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title: "News Reporting Service (MLex)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6e9e1cf-489f-4f28-9d57-376bab652313"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# News Reporting Service (MLex)

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6e9e1cf-489f-4f28-9d57-376bab652313

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed the procurement process for the "News Reporting Service (MLex)" contract, classified under subscription services (CPV Code: 79980000). The procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method through single tender action (below threshold). The contract, valued at £67,523, commenced on 1st April 2024 and will continue until 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for an additional year. Relevant parties include the buyer, CMA, located in London, England, and the supplier, RELX (UK) Limited trading as LexisNexis, based in London, UK.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in providing subscription or news reporting services, particularly those targeting governmental or institutional clients. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this sector. Winning such a contract can enhance the company's portfolio, increase market visibility, and potentially lead to more significant business opportunities with similar institutions.

## Notice

Provision of a 2 year contract with the option to extend for a further 1 year period, through which CMA staff can access and make use of information available in the proprietary MLEX service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ea76da-a98e-49a1-8023-fb0e8ccae76c |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,523 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,523 |
| 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 | RELX (UK) LIMITED TRADING AS LEXISNEXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 09:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ea76da-a98e-49a1-8023-fb0e8ccae76c
- 24 Apr 2024 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ea76da-a98e-49a1-8023-fb0e8ccae76c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ea76da-a98e-49a1-8023-fb0e8ccae76c
  24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10660795-b361-40fb-b5f7-8ff996cbb470

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