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title: "Online Legal Research"
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# Online Legal Research

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6447d17c-c4f5-4d3a-b71c-ddfb29add038

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has awarded a contract for online legal research services to Thomson Reuters. The contract is valued at £60,000 and has a contract period from November 1, 2022, to October 31, 2024. The tender, titled "Online Legal Research," falls under the industry category of legal advisory and information services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on September 16, 2022. The locations for delivery include the North West and London regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering legal research services to compete for contracts with the General Medical Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in this tender. Businesses interested in providing access to UK case law and consolidated legislation, particularly focusing on House of Lords/Supreme Court and other legal entities, should consider exploring this procurement opportunity. The contract offers a chance for growth and collaboration within the legal services sector in the UK.

## 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 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/07e126b2-3efd-4877-b87b-081db4028bbc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| 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

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2022 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e126b2-3efd-4877-b87b-081db4028bbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e126b2-3efd-4877-b87b-081db4028bbc
  30th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC165760
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

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