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title: "Subscription to Westlaw UK & Practical Law UK"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c7c6b42-8d3e-4385-adf0-61edcd1c0e94"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE"
published: "2018-09-14"
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# Subscription to Westlaw UK & Practical Law UK

Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c7c6b42-8d3e-4385-adf0-61edcd1c0e94

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Wakefield Council Customer Service, seeking subscriptions to Westlaw UK and Practical Law UK, categorised under business services in the legal industry. The contract value is £56,489.50, with a current status of 'complete'. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, which is applicable for contracts below the specified threshold. The tender period closed on 31st August 2018, while the contract period commenced on 1st September 2018 and runs until 31st August 2021. Delivery is to be made in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering legal subscription services, particularly those that can compete in a direct tender scenario. Companies that specialise in legal research platforms or provide similar business services like consulting or marketing in the legal sector would be well-positioned to engage with contracting authorities like Wakefield Council. Such contracts not only enhance visibility but also solidify relationships within the public sector, opening doors for future business growth and collaborations.

## Notice

Subscription to Westlaw UK & Practical Law UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b7c100b-1402-4d23-bc1a-9e7c6759cdea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,489 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,489 |
| 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 | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2018 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b7c100b-1402-4d23-bc1a-9e7c6759cdea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b7c100b-1402-4d23-bc1a-9e7c6759cdea
  14th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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