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title: "Practical Law Access for Non-Lawyers"
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# Practical Law Access for Non-Lawyers

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-781b5a9b-34cf-4f16-a4c3-bf7b330beb79

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority has recently completed a procurement process titled "Practical Law Access for Non-Lawyers," aimed at providing access to a legal database for non-lawyers within their organisation. The tender was conducted using a direct procurement method classified under research services, with a contract value of £48,141. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2022 and will extend to 31 March 2024. The tender period ended on 15 March 2022, and the award was published on 19 April 2022, following an active status since 20 March 2022. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically at the located address in London.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses that offer legal database services or related research solutions, particularly those that can effectively accommodate the needs of non-lawyers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for such tenders, especially if they can provide innovative access solutions or technologies to enhance legal research. Firms with experience in contracts with governmental organisations may find this a lucrative avenue for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

Provision of access to the Practical Law legal database above the numbers provided within the LION Agreement. These seats are specifically for non-lawyers who may need to access Practical Law from time-to-time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b162c02-360a-4843-8fb1-23687c7f8e15 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,141 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,141 |
| 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 | COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2022 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b162c02-360a-4843-8fb1-23687c7f8e15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b162c02-360a-4843-8fb1-23687c7f8e15
  19th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7e83afa-8f0f-472b-88e7-d1c7db88abb9
  Redacted, signed Order Form.

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