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title: "Online Legal Resources Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe23e8e1-9d61-41d5-a7e0-e48f4000f053"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE."
published: "2019-12-13"
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# Online Legal Resources Framework Agreement

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe23e8e1-9d61-41d5-a7e0-e48f4000f053

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the "Online Legal Resources Framework Agreement," which falls under the services industry category focused on legal publications. This process was initiated via an open procurement method, with an award value of £32,400,000. The procurement stage has reached its award phase, and the contract, which spans from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2024, covers a range of legal information, including case law and legislation, available in multiple formats. The tender period concluded on 29th August 2019.

This framework presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal publications and information services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may find it advantageous to participate in future call-off contracts. Vendors capable of supplying comprehensive legal resources, including digital content, case law access, and commentary publications, will be well-positioned to compete in this market. The Ministry’s emphasis on a diversified approach to sourcing indicates that various suppliers can engage effectively to meet specific legal resource requirements.

## Notice

The Ministry of Justice and other participating departments require access to a comprehensive range of legal information, including legislation, case law, commentary and current awareness. This information is required in a variety of formations including online, print and eBook. This online legal resources framework is divided into 2 lots. Lot 1: JLIS specific requirements (based on number of users); Lot 2: GLD specific requirements (based on number of licences needed). The following online content from across the range of legal publishers is available via the framework; - legislation - original and consolidated, - case law, law reports and transcripts - including archives back to 13th century, - current awareness services which enable judges to keep up to date with changes to the law, - journals, - commentary - textbooks and loose-leaf - current editions and supplements, - practice area tools. Additional information: Attached document includes the Specification and the tender response form. Individual call off contracts will be published on Contracts Finder as they are let.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5610d3ce-317a-4e66-ad29-360ed2228685 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,400,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING; ELECTRONIC IMMIGRATION NETWORK; JUSTIS PUBLISHING; PROQUEST; RELX (UK) LIMITED TRADING AS LEXISNEXIS; THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD; THE INCORPORATED COUNCIL OF LAW REPORTING FOR ENGLAND AND WALES; THOMSON REUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22120000 - Publications
- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2019 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5610d3ce-317a-4e66-ad29-360ed2228685
- 29 Jul 2019 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1dc91a4-da09-48f9-9393-6eb9d0573c7f
- 29 Nov 2018 at 15:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e4f5646-f5ca-4d6e-bad5-3a6ed81c5534

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5610d3ce-317a-4e66-ad29-360ed2228685
  13th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1dc91a4-da09-48f9-9393-6eb9d0573c7f
  29th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e4f5646-f5ca-4d6e-bad5-3a6ed81c5534
  29th November 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4e0520b-a0bb-487b-b941-f1f48e145cc3
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