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title: "ENQ1173 - Thompson Reuters e-Library (Westlaw and Practical Law)"
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buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-03"
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# ENQ1173 - Thompson Reuters e-Library (Westlaw and Practical Law)

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11d55c1c-cfbf-4de8-84dc-38f05b2087c0

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## Summary

Derby City Council has awarded a contract for the supply of a legal library resource subscription, specifically for Westlaw and Practical Law, to Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Limited. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 92511000 for library services, concluded on 31st March 2025 and covers services in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, consisting of a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award, made official on 3rd September 2025, was valued at £43,000. This initiative, initiated as a tender, reached the award stage with a complete status.

The awarded contract represents potential growth for businesses operating within the legal information and library services industry. While this particular opportunity was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with a focus on providing comprehensive legal resource services like Thomson Reuters are well-suited to compete for similar tenders due to the scale and scope required. Companies in the East Midlands region and those capable of offering competitive services through existing framework agreements might find opportunities in public sector contracts that mirror this procurement model.

## Notice

Legal Books - Law library resource subscription for the Legal Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f02340d6-87b1-443c-b040-fd291c4a377e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f02340d6-87b1-443c-b040-fd291c4a377e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f02340d6-87b1-443c-b040-fd291c4a377e
  3rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derby.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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