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title: "MLEX database subscription 2022-2024"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b483417-efc8-453e-a8a1-c897817aed66"
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buyer: "OFCOM"
published: "2025-09-12"
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# MLEX database subscription 2022-2024

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b483417-efc8-453e-a8a1-c897817aed66

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "MLEX database subscription 2022-2024" was conducted by OFCOM, based in London, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of "Subscription services" with the CPV code 79980000. The procurement utilised a direct single tender action method, fitting for cases below the threshold. The contract was awarded to RELX (UK) Limited and officially marked completed on 1st November 2022. The contract has a duration extending from 1st November 2022 until 31st October 2025, with a total value of £64,188. The award status was confirmed active as of 1st November 2022, with publication of the award notice on 12th September 2025.

This contract presents various growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability for such organisations. Businesses excelling in providing high-quality subscription services, particularly those capable of offering specialised legal and regulatory risk reports, are well-positioned to benefit from these opportunities. This procurement process, though completed as a direct award, still underscores the potential for similar future opportunities for diversified suppliers in the subscription services sector.

## Notice

MLex subscription gives us access to legal news reports on regulatory risks globally. Used by others apart from legal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0e9adc-49ed-4de6-8174-0af5ea4c4f69 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,188 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,188 |
| 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 | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RELX (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0e9adc-49ed-4de6-8174-0af5ea4c4f69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0e9adc-49ed-4de6-8174-0af5ea4c4f69
  12th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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