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title: "Legal Research Tool"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# Legal Research Tool

Buyer: THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0777ab80-cf1c-47bb-817c-42cd37ca3a55

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## Summary

The Electoral Commission, headquartered in London, is currently in the award stage for the procurement of a "Legal Research Tool". This process falls under the industry category of Legal Services and Education and Training Services (CPV codes 79100000 and 80000000). The procurement was initiated through a direct single tender action due to its classification below the threshold, with an overall contract value of £53,968.30. The tender process concluded on 30th May 2025, and the contract period spans from 30th June 2025 to 30th June 2027. The service will be delivered to the postal code E14 5AQ, London, England. Notable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this award was published on 5th February 2026, following its affirmation on 30th June 2025, with Thomson Reuters Group Ltd identified as the supplier.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal research and educational services, particularly those adept at delivering comprehensive legal content and tools. SMEs that can provide robust databases of UK and international legislation, judicial reviews, case law, and legal practitioner texts are well-suited to participate in such contracts. Additionally, enterprises capable of furnishing practical guidance, document templates, and precedents will find this contract advantageous for business development, positioning themselves as pivotal resources for organisations like the Electoral Commission.

## Notice

Full text of UK primary and secondary legislation. * Reported UK case law. * Legal commentary and practitioner texts to include Schofields Election Law; DeSmiths Judicial Review. * Legal journals and periodicals. * EU and international law (as applicable). * Practical guidance and tools. * Document templates and precedents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85393a8e-4f7e-4a51-bba9-637d5805a497 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,326 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,968 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC1Y 8YZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Bunhill |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMSON REUTERS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85393a8e-4f7e-4a51-bba9-637d5805a497

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85393a8e-4f7e-4a51-bba9-637d5805a497
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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