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Award

29 Jul 2026 at 07:41

Summary of the contracting process

Health Data Research UK, a sub-central government public authority, conducted a procurement process for "Legal Research Software" aimed at providing software solutions for legal research, including access to legislation, regulations, case law, precedents, guidance, and practice notes. The procurement, categorised in the industry-specific software package sector, took place in London, United Kingdom. The process used a direct procurement method below threshold without competition, and as of 29th July 2026, the contract has been awarded, and the stage is complete. The awarding occurred on 19th May 2026, with the contract valued at £45,066.77 for a duration extending until 18th May 2028.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing industry-specific software solutions tailored for legal research. It is an ideal opportunity for companies like RELX PLC, the awarded supplier in this case, which specialises in the provision of legal research tools and has a strong presence in the UK market. Companies proficient in developing comprehensive legal research platforms and capable of offering robust features, such as access to updated legislative and regulatory information, would find the procurement advantageous. As the awarded contract falls below the threshold, it suggests potential for nimble, innovative businesses to engage in similar future procurements without intensive competition.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Legal Research Software

Notice Description

Software for legal research, including access to relevant legislation, regulations, case law, precedents, guidance and practice notes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071492-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,066 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 18 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH DATA RESEARCH UK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2BE
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RELX

Further Information

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