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title: "Thomson Reuters Licence"
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# Thomson Reuters Licence

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1aaad87d-22b0-42a9-9014-41ceacb932a8

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has recently completed a procurement process for a Thomson Reuters licence, granting their legal team access to key legal research platforms such as Westlaw and Practical Law. The contract, valued at £98,000, falls under the industry category of Legal advisory and information services, with a specific focus on services. The procurement was conducted via a Negotiated Procedure Under Threshold, catering to the needs of SMEs and VCSEs. The contract period runs from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with deliveries centred around Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 8QH. The tender process has been finalised with an award stage completed on 12th May 2025.

This procurement presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory and informational services, particularly those with the capacity to navigate negotiated procurement processes. SMEs and social enterprises are highlighted as suitable candidates, indicating a preference for entities capable of delivering specialised legal resource access. The collaboration with a large supplier such as Thomson Reuters Group Limited underscores the need for expertise in legal research tools, making it ideal for firms looking to expand their service offerings in the North East of England.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council holds a Thomson Reuters licence to access key legal research platforms, including Westlaw and Practical Law. These resources provide authoritative legal information and practical guidance, supporting our legal team in delivering high-quality legal services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf956363-0b8e-40f0-9066-59f9a40a63d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Negotiated Procedure Under Threshold |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| 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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf956363-0b8e-40f0-9066-59f9a40a63d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf956363-0b8e-40f0-9066-59f9a40a63d0
  12th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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