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title: "Legal On-line Research Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044e23"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
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# Legal On-line Research Services

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044e23

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), based in Edinburgh, engaging in a contract for "Legal On-line Research Services" within the justice services industry category. Situated in the UKM region, this procurement, which has reached the award stage, was finalised on 28th February 2024 with Thomson Reuters, for a total contract value of £2,500,000 GBP. The procedure followed was a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice under a limited procurement method, with the contract awarding access to Westlaw UK, widely recognised for its comprehensive legal information library. The process is governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, specifying it as outside the scope of traditional competition due to technical reasons.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the legal information and research services sector, particularly those able to offer specialised, high-value products that may not be widely available in the market. While the process was specific to Thomson Reuters due to the unique nature of Westlaw UK, businesses that are similarly positioned with exclusive products could find such tender opportunities beneficial for growth. Companies with the potential to develop or offer niche, high-tech legal research solutions aligned with government needs could position themselves favourably for future contracts of this nature.

## 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. These products are either solely owned or held under licence by Thomson Reuters and not available elsewhere in the marketplace.

### 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031763-2026 |
| 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 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,500,000 |

## 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

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031763-2026
- 28 Mar 2024 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010251-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759737
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00292

## Provenance

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