---
title: "Provision of Legal On-Line Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029c82"
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# Provision of Legal On-Line Research

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029c82

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) on behalf of the Legal Information Network for Scotland (LINETS), is for the provision of Legal On-Line Research services. The procurement is classified under public law and order services, with a total contract value of £1,960,687, which was signed on 24th February 2021. This process was conducted through a limited procurement method, with the contract awarded to Thomson Reuters. The procurement stage is complete, and the delivery location for services is within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in legal research technology and online law resources, given the unique position of Thomson Reuters in the marketplace with their exclusive products. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions or enhancements in legal information services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, especially those that address the distinct needs within the public law sector.

## Notice

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) on behalf of Legal Information Network for Scotland (LINETS) have entered into a contract with Thomson Reuters. This is for access for up to 1800 licenses to Westlaw UK. This is a vast library of consolidated primary and secondary law combined with expert guidance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) on behalf of Legal Information Network for Scotland (LINETS) have entered into a contract with Thomson Reuters. This is for access for up to 1800 licenses to Westlaw UK. This is a vast library of consolidated primary and secondary law combined with expert guidance. These products are either solely owned or held under licence by Thomson Reuters and not available elsewhere in the marketplace.

### Procurement Information

Under Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 33(b) (ii)competition is absent for technical reasons. These products are either solely owned or held under licence by Thomson Reuters and not available elsewhere in the marketplace. Thomson Reuters do not offer out their online products to other companies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007253-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,960,687 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1LA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75230000 - Justice services
- 75242000 - Public law and order services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007253-2021
- 17 Mar 2021 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005393-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.thomsonreuters.com
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00292

## Provenance

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