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Westlaw Subscription

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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30 Mar 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed a procurement process titled "Westlaw Subscription," relevant to the services industry category. This contract is centred around providing access to the Westlaw research database for a three-year period, supporting legal research activities for students and professionals. The procurement, located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, falls under the sub-central government public authority sector, with Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Limited as the supplier. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2028, with a total value of £111,251.22. The process was conducted using a method categorised as "Below threshold - unknown," and is at the 'Award' stage as of the latest update on 30th March 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the publishing and subscription services domain, particularly those capable of supplying comprehensive legal research platforms. Companies similar in size and capability to Thomson Reuters, which can deliver specialised data and legal research solutions, would find this contract fitting as it aligns with the requirements of educational institutions needing access to extensive legal resources. Furthermore, this highlights the potential for small to large-scale businesses capable of similar service offerings to explore similar procurement opportunities within the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Westlaw Subscription

Notice Description

The university has agreed a 3 year subscription for the use of Westlaw research database to provides users with access to a wide array of legal resources, including case law, statutes, treatises, and secondary sources. Westlaw is utilized by legal professionals and students for efficient legal research.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067755
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028891-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79970000 - Publishing services

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,251 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL

Further Information

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