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title: "Online Legal Research"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6509047-e295-4718-967e-674c6ce1b260"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2017-02-23"
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# Online Legal Research

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6509047-e295-4718-967e-674c6ce1b260

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed a procurement process for an "Online Legal Research" service, valued at £40,000. This project falls under the "Legal advisory and information services" industry category and encompasses service needs across regions in the North West and London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 17th October 2016. The contract is in effect from 19th November 2016 to 18th November 2018, and was awarded to Thomson Reuters on 7th November 2016.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses that specialise in legal research and advisory services, particularly those operating in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in similar future tenders, as the GMC has expressed support for SMEs in this procurement. Companies capable of providing continuous online access to UK case law and consolidated legislation may find a strong fit within the GMC's requirements, paving the way for potential growth in their service offerings.

## Notice

The GMC has the requirement to access the following legal Research online on a 24/7 basis: - Access to extensive UK case law - Access to consolidated legislation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004e1e7d-e0e8-42db-9847-48fc4b3b9a9b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2016 - 18 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2017 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004e1e7d-e0e8-42db-9847-48fc4b3b9a9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004e1e7d-e0e8-42db-9847-48fc4b3b9a9b
  23rd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB139195
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

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