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title: "Practical Law Global and Westlaw UK Edge Subscription"
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buyer: "HS2"
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# Practical Law Global and Westlaw UK Edge Subscription

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7020098d-c9ed-4412-9440-e3de70cd9ddf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves HS2, based in Birmingham, soliciting a subscription service titled "Practical Law Global and Westlaw UK Edge Subscription." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as CPV code 79980000. The process was conducted through a direct procurement method, particularly a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 27th May 2021, with the contract period commencing from 1st June 2021 to 1st June 2022. The contract value is set at £20,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in legal subscriptions, digital services, or related sectors. Larger organisations, such as publishers or software providers with established legal resource platforms, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Given that HS2 is a major infrastructure project, businesses that can provide comprehensive legal support or subscription-based services are likely to find strategic advantages in engaging with HS2 and similar contracting authorities.

## Notice

Practical Law Global and Westlaw UK Edge Subscription

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad5526a-50b7-4fe2-8730-06178b39b1a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 1 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM, |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2021 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad5526a-50b7-4fe2-8730-06178b39b1a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad5526a-50b7-4fe2-8730-06178b39b1a9
  21st July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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