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on-line legal library services

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has culminated in the award of a contract for "on-line legal library services." This contract focuses on providing comprehensive legal resources, including updated legislation and bespoke legal research platforms. The industry category falls under software package and information systems, alongside legal services. The procurement stage is complete with RELX (UK) Limited designated as the supplier, offering services within Blackburn, United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a maximum extension date to 31st March 2028, and a renewal option for an additional year. The procurement method details are "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a potentially simpler competitive process.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in legal software integration and information systems, especially those specialising in delivering robust digital libraries and platforms for legal research. Companies with a focus on software development and legal consultancy can find lucrative growth opportunities by engaging in this sector, given the increasing demand for online legal service integration. The association with Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council and the contract's substantial monetary value of up to £60,000 further adds appeal for large-scale suppliers capable of delivering reliable and comprehensive service solutions.

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Notice Title

on-line legal library services

Notice Description

on-line legal library services, providing up to date legislation, case law, practice guidance, precedents and a platforms to undertake bespoke legal research.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029526-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RELX (UK

Further Information

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