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title: "Online Legal Research"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-442446b4-c97a-4bda-97a2-593c8052cf79"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2021-01-20"
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# Online Legal Research

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-442446b4-c97a-4bda-97a2-593c8052cf79

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has recently completed a tender process for "Online Legal Research" under the legal services category. This procurement, valued at £60,000, sought a supplier to provide 24/7 access to an extensive range of UK case law and consolidated legislation. The tender period ended on 30th September 2020, and the contract commenced on 1st November 2020, lasting until 31st October 2022. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing widespread participation from potential suppliers across the United Kingdom, particularly in the North West and London.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal information services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive databases covering UK jurisdictions. Companies that focus on legal technology and research solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this procurement suitable for competitive bidding. Engaging with the GMC can enhance business growth through the expansion of client portfolios and the establishment of long-term partnerships in the legal sector.

## Notice

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 All information will be updated within 24 hours, and suppliers will be asked to set out the coverage that they provide, but as a minimum will 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3deae947-b3fc-4d98-b96b-949848d496e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2021 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3deae947-b3fc-4d98-b96b-949848d496e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3deae947-b3fc-4d98-b96b-949848d496e5
  20th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN161232
  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

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