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title: "Westlaw Access for non-Lawyers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87cd2b38-e241-4d75-aac9-b62906bdbd3d"
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# Westlaw Access for non-Lawyers

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87cd2b38-e241-4d75-aac9-b62906bdbd3d

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Westlaw Access for non-Lawyers" was initiated by the Competition and Markets Authority, located in London, England. This contract falls under the industry category of research services with a total value of £30,162. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, and the contract period is set from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The tender was successfully awarded on March 25, 2022, with all relevant proceedings finalised by April 19, 2022.

This contracting opportunity provides a chance for services-oriented businesses, particularly those specialising in legal database provisions or related tech solutions, to engage in public sector procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, as the buying organisation indicated support for SMEs in this procurement. Businesses that can offer flexible access to legal research tools tailored for non-lawyers may find significant opportunities for growth in this area.

## Notice

Provision of access to the Westlaw legal database above the numbers provided for in the LION Agreement. This agreement covers non-lawyers who may need to access Westlaw from time to time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3630cf08-6a13-40d4-8a7b-7e93191db535 |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,162 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,162 |
| 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 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3630cf08-6a13-40d4-8a7b-7e93191db535

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3630cf08-6a13-40d4-8a7b-7e93191db535
  19th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ea2138e-2434-4b7b-9b0e-75a4040e898e

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