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COV - 25879 Upgrade to existing services for Legal Research tools to include AI features

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process, Coventry City Council initiated a direct procurement method for the upgrade of existing legal research services with AI enhancements. This process falls under the services category, specifically legal advisory and representation services, as classified by CPV code 79110000. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract actively awarded to Thomson Reuters UK Limited. The procurement, identified as COV - 25879, was conducted without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract coverage spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Coventry City Council, located at Council House, Earl Street, Coventry, spearheaded this initiative.

This tender offers a prime opportunity for businesses in the legal technology sector, particularly those specialising in AI-driven solutions, to engage with public authorities like Coventry City Council. Although the procurement was awarded without competition, firms interested in similar future opportunities could benefit from forming partnerships or acquiring the latest technological capabilities that enhance legal research tools. Businesses equipped to innovate within this space stand well-positioned to add value to government processes and extend their footprint in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

COV - 25879 Upgrade to existing services for Legal Research tools to include AI features

Notice Description

Upgrade to existing services for Legal Research tools to include AI features as well as adding a new Legal AI tool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069cde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046160-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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