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title: "Legal Library"
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buyer: "SELLAFIELD LTD"
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# Legal Library

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db291408-c38d-4267-9d27-74875556a232

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd has completed the legal services procurement process titled "Legal Library," aimed at acquiring an online resource for the company's Legal and HR teams. This procurement falls under the CPV code 79100000 and is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically CA20 1PG. The process was executed using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement process reached the award stage on 16th October 2025, with a contract set to run from 30th July 2025 to 31st July 2028.

This tender represents a strategic move for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive online libraries. While the procurement method was direct, indicating limited competition, it highlights opportunities for firms that can demonstrate high-value services catering to specialised needs, such as legal research or reference materials for HR and legal teams. Companies like LexisNexis, which was awarded this contract, are well-suited for growth through providing tailored, high-quality services to major organisations such as Sellafield Ltd. While SMEs and VCSEs may not find this particular tender suitable, those with established expertise in legal information services could benefit from similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of an online Legal Library for research and reference for the Sellafield Ltd Legal Team & HR Team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848d4419-e799-488d-b714-8810509e2fe0 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £183,287 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £183,000 |
| 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 | SELLAFIELD LTD |
| Locality | MOOR ROW |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA24 3HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEXISNEXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848d4419-e799-488d-b714-8810509e2fe0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848d4419-e799-488d-b714-8810509e2fe0
  16th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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