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Provision of an online legal library service

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Carmarthenshire County Council involved the commissioning of an online legal library service. This procurement was categorised under IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement stage is complete as of January 18, 2026, when the contract was signed, with an anticipated end date of January 17, 2027. The contracting process was executed through a direct procurement method, specifically a "Below threshold - without competition" approach. The online legal library service aims to equip the council's in-house legal team with necessary legal resources, such as access to legislation, case law, and legal references. Located in Carmarthen, the buying organisation follows Welsh devolved regulations, indicating a regional specificity in its operation.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for large-scale IT service providers capable of delivering comprehensive online legal resources. Businesses like RELX (UK) Ltd, trading as Lexis Nexis, that specialise in offering robust legal information and support services, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The direct procurement method used in this case suggests opportunities for businesses that have existing relationships or proven track records with the buying organisation. Additionally, firms that operate within the legal information sector, providing specialised digital resources or software, may find similar future opportunities within regional public authorities intent on strengthening their legal service capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an online legal library service

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council has commissioned the provision of an online legal library service, giving the in house legal team access to legislation, case law, legal commentary, precedents, key textbooks and other legal reference materials vital to the provision of legal services to the council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018272-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2026 - 17 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RELX (UK) LTD T/A LEXIS NEXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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