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GSV2724 - Thomson Reuters Practical Law Premium, Westlaw and Lawtel subscription

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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12 Mar 2026 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons has completed the procurement process for a subscription service to Thomson Reuters Practical Law Premium, Westlaw, and Lawtel. Classified under subscription services, this tender is particularly relevant to the legal industry. The procurement process, titled GSV2724, utilised a direct award method without prior publication of a call for competition due to protections of exclusive intellectual property rights, with services to be provided at the Palace of Westminster in the UK region. The contract was signed with THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL) UK LTD on 1st July 2024, with a value of £256,050.

This tender signifies considerable opportunities for businesses that specialise in niche legal services or subscriptions, particularly those that can offer exclusive or protected content. While the procurement was limited, indicating a direct allocation to Thomson Reuters, it demonstrates the demand within public offices for comprehensive legal subscription services. Businesses with innovative legal solutions and strong intellectual property or exclusive content may find similar opportunities appealing, especially when such tenders highlight the significance of direct awards based on unique offerings.

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Notice Title

GSV2724 - Thomson Reuters Practical Law Premium, Westlaw and Lawtel subscription

Notice Description

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons requires a subscription to Thomson Reuters law modules for use by members and staff of the House of Commons.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons requires a subscription to Thomson Reuters law modules for use by members and staff of the House of Commons. This service comes directly from Thomson Reuters.

Procurement Information

Direct award to one economic operator.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066892
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022414-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£256,050 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL

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