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Thomson Reuters: Cytundeb sy'n darparu mynediad at adnoddau cyfreithiol drwy 'Practical Law' a 'Westlaw' / A contract providing access to legal resources via Practical Law and Westlaw

FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Flintshire County Council involves a contract for access to legal resources titled "Thomson Reuters: A contract providing access to legal resources via Practical Law and Westlaw". The procurement falls under the industry category of legal advisory and information services. The procurement method utilised was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, indicating a specialised approach to securing these services. The procurement has reached the award stage, with Thomson Reuters receiving the contract, which started on the 1st of April, 2026 and is set to conclude on the 31st of March, 2027. This contract is based in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKL23, Flintshire. Key dates include the contract signing on 1st April 2026 and the publication of the contract notice on 29th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the legal services sector, particularly those offering specialised legal advice and documentation services similar to those provided by Thomson Reuters. Given that Flintshire County Council opted for a direct procurement method, organisations with established reputations and unique services in legal resources without the need for competitive tendering are well-suited for similar future opportunities. Larger firms with the capability to furnish comprehensive legal databases and practice notes, like Thomson Reuters, are particularly well-aligned to engage with and fulfil contracts of this nature, ensuring continual access to critical legal tools for public authorities.

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Notice Title

Thomson Reuters: Cytundeb sy'n darparu mynediad at adnoddau cyfreithiol drwy 'Practical Law' a 'Westlaw' / A contract providing access to legal resources via Practical Law and Westlaw

Notice Description

Thomson Reuters: Cytundeb sy'n darparu mynediad at adnoddau cyfreithiol drwy 'Practical Law' a 'Westlaw' gan gynnwys nodiadau ymarfer cyfreithiol, dogfennau safonol, llyfrau cyfeirio, deddfwriaeth a chyfraith achosion. Thomson Reuters: A contract providing access to legal resources via Practical Law and Westlaw including legal practice notes, standard documents, refence books, legislation and case law.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039395-2026
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

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,781 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months 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
FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FLINTSHIRE
Postcode
CH7 6NA
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Mold East
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS

Further Information

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