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title: "Legal research subscription service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bdc1e31d-48a7-46fa-bc7e-a2d332b1cea6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-09-02"
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# Legal research subscription service

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdc1e31d-48a7-46fa-bc7e-a2d332b1cea6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has successfully completed the tender for a "Legal research subscription service" valued at £357,680. This service falls under the industry category of legal advisory and information services and is intended for delivery within the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the mainland UK. The procurement method utilised was selective, being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 6th January 2021 and runs until 5th September 2025, with initial tendering activities completed by 19th November 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory and technology services, particularly those that are large-scale and equipped to deliver extensive legal research tools. Companies that can provide innovative solutions, including those that enhance access to caselaw and legal databases, are well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging in such procurement processes can aid in expanding their client base and strengthening partnerships with governmental agencies.

## Notice

A legal research tool including caselaw.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0493e27b-0e89-4318-ae1b-f7ef04526c33 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2021 - 5 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £357,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £357,680 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEXIS NEXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2021 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0493e27b-0e89-4318-ae1b-f7ef04526c33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0493e27b-0e89-4318-ae1b-f7ef04526c33
  2nd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a3c0878-df57-4cde-ae4f-3eadbc64fff0
  n/a

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