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C20252550 Information Management-MLex subscription

OFCOM

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27 Feb 2026 at 11:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by Ofcom, a sub-central government public authority, located in London, United Kingdom. This process is centred on a direct procurement for subscription services under the title "C20252550 Information Management-MLex subscription." The contract involves a three-year commitment for Mlex legal news reports focused on global regulatory risks. This stage of the procurement has completed with the contract being signed on 15 October 2025, and its validity spans from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028. The awarded contract has a gross value of £76,839.60, and it was deemed below the competitive threshold.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in subscription services within the legal and regulatory risk reporting sectors. Although the contract was awarded directly to Lexis Nexis, a large-scale supplier based in London, similar businesses that can provide specialised information management services may benefit by developing strategic alliances with contracting authorities like Ofcom for future opportunities. Understanding the procurement method—direct, without competition—highlights opportunities for businesses looking to offer niche and highly specialised services through similar government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C20252550 Information Management-MLex subscription

Notice Description

Three year contract for Mlex - legal news reports on regulatory risk globally

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017821-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,033 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEXIS NEXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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