--- title: "How lawtech can meet the legal needs of SMEs - invitation to tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6ca31504-fc60-457f-86ac-fa47fe48cd18" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ca31504-fc60-457f-86ac-fa47fe48cd18" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ca31504-fc60-457f-86ac-fa47fe48cd18.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ca31504-fc60-457f-86ac-fa47fe48cd18.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TECH NATION GROUP LTD" published: "2020-10-12" --- # How lawtech can meet the legal needs of SMEs - invitation to tender Buyer: TECH NATION GROUP LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ca31504-fc60-457f-86ac-fa47fe48cd18 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ca31504-fc60-457f-86ac-fa47fe48cd18) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ca31504-fc60-457f-86ac-fa47fe48cd18.json) ## Summary The Tech Nation Group Ltd is currently seeking proposals for a research project titled "How lawtech can meet the legal needs of SMEs." This initiative falls under the consultancy services industry and is focused on understanding how small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can better access legal advice through technology. The tender is in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 26 October 2020, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 6 November 2020, lasting until 26 February 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure aimed at engaging various participants from the UK and beyond. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in legal technology solutions, consultancy, and research services. Firms that can demonstrate innovative approaches to enhancing legal advice access for SMEs will be particularly well-suited to compete. Eligible smaller enterprises, including those in the tech sector that cater to legal frameworks, will have the chance to influence the development of lawtech in the UK, thereby contributing to significant industry advancements while potentially expanding their market presence. ## Notice LawtechUK and the Legal Services Board want to understand how small to medium sized organisations (SMEs) address their legal needs and access legal advice and support. The objective is to identify how lawtech can better support SMEs. This research should address the following key questions (see section 2 for more detail): What is the current user journey for SMEs identifying and addressing their legal needs and accessing legal advice and support? How are SMEs using technology to help address their legal needs? What are the key pain points for SMEs when obtaining legal advice that lawtech could address? What are the key opportunities for lawtech within the SME sector? What can be done to overcome the barriers to adoption/usage of lawtech by the SME sector? The findings of the research will also inform future LawtechUK and Legal Services Board work aimed at fostering the development of lawtech in the UK. We are expecting the research to be qualitative, use case studies and result in a final written report, which LawtechUK and the Legal Services Board will be able to make publicly available. Please see section 2 for the exact scope of deliverables and output. We are happy to respond to questions from tenderers who need further information before submitting their proposals. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba78f8b7-0d0e-48a2-b673-4917c5801943 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Nov 2020 - 26 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 | TECH NATION GROUP LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2M 2PA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Bishopsgate | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services - 79311400 - Economic research services ## Release History - 12 Oct 2020 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba78f8b7-0d0e-48a2-b673-4917c5801943 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba78f8b7-0d0e-48a2-b673-4917c5801943 12th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT160609 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 - https://technation.io/lawtechuk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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