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Legal research and legal information services

MET OFFICE

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23 Apr 2026 at 09:24

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20 Apr 2026 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, UK, has awarded a contract for legal research and legal information services, under the industry category of legal advisory and information services. The procurement process has been completed, and the contract was signed on 23rd April 2026. The direct procurement method chosen indicates that the process was conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and will conclude on 31st May 2027, with the awarded supplier being Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Limited, a large-scale company located in London, UK.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for providers of legal research and information services. Businesses with expertise in legal advisory services or those capable of delivering high-quality legal information solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. Engaging with governmental bodies like the Met Office could strengthen a firm's credibility and expand its reach within the public sector. Moreover, understanding the procurement method and timelines can help businesses better prepare for future opportunities through strategic positioning and compliance with legal and procurement regulations.

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Notice Title

Legal research and legal information services

Notice Description

Purchase of legal research and legal information services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068660
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036941-2026
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

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,997 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL

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