--- title: "Online Legal Research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a10fcde-0d29-4b72-bd8a-b84decc4d970" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a10fcde-0d29-4b72-bd8a-b84decc4d970" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a10fcde-0d29-4b72-bd8a-b84decc4d970.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a10fcde-0d29-4b72-bd8a-b84decc4d970.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2024-08-13" --- # Online Legal Research Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a10fcde-0d29-4b72-bd8a-b84decc4d970 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a10fcde-0d29-4b72-bd8a-b84decc4d970) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a10fcde-0d29-4b72-bd8a-b84decc4d970.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking suppliers for an "Online Legal Research" service within the Legal advisory and information services industry. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, and the method used is an open procedure (below threshold). Key requirements include access to extensive UK case law and consolidated legislation, as well as specific court rulings. Training, either via video link or at GMC's Manchester office, is needed initially and for supporting new users over the contract period, which runs from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2026. The tender is targeted towards suppliers who can provide website access to a maximum of 80 users without requiring individual logins, with a submission deadline of 10th September 2024. The service is to be delivered to regions in the North West and London, United Kingdom. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for vendors specialising in legal information systems and services. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing comprehensive legal research tools and training services. The requirement for a broad range of legal information access and training support indicates potential long-term engagement and recurring revenue. Companies with expertise in digital legal platforms, especially those able to offer additional journal services on Judicial Review, the Regulation of Healthcare Professionals, and the Civil Procedure Rules, would find this tender aligned with their service offerings. ## Notice The strategic context The GMC has the requirement to access the following legal research online on a 24/7 basis: - Access to extensive UK case law - Access to consolidated legislation. Scope of requirement Suppliers will be asked to set out the coverage they provide, but as a minimum to cover: - House of Lords/Supreme Court and Privy Council - the Court of Appeal - Queen's Bench Division - The Employment Appeals Tribunal; and - the European Court of Justice. The GMC requires appropriate training to be available at both the initiation of the contract and for the purpose of supporting new users through the life of the contract. Training by video link is acceptable. However, any on-site training would be at GMC's offices in Manchester (3 Hardman Street, Manchester M3 3AW). Website access to the service should be available to all solicitors and trainee solicitors employed by the GMC. The GMC currently employs 77 solicitors and trainee solicitors, therefore, the service should be priced to be available to no more than 80 users. Individual logins and personalised services are not required. Access should be available to users through a single group login to enable ease of access for the team. The GMC is seeking an optional service for journals (priced separately, if it attracts an additional cost). The journals we are interested in relate to: Judicial Review, Regulation of Healthcare Professionals and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eda5dd0b-b0c5-40dc-86a0-4c7db04d0ccd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M3 3AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2024 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eda5dd0b-b0c5-40dc-86a0-4c7db04d0ccd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eda5dd0b-b0c5-40dc-86a0-4c7db04d0ccd 13th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG168559 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.gmc-uk.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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