---
title: "Westlaw subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050c22"
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# Westlaw subscription

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050c22

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for a subscription to the legal publication services Practical Law and Westlaw. The awarded contract was facilitated through a below-threshold procurement method and involves legal services categorised under CPV code 79100000. Located in Exeter, UK, the buying organisation completed the award stage on 2nd May 2025. The contract, valued at £40,870 excluding VAT, has been awarded to THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL) UK LIMITED, with the contract period set to commence on 1st June 2025 and conclude on 30th May 2026, with an option for renewal. The services will be delivered across multiple UK regions, enhancing access to legal resources nationwide.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in legal information services to engage with central government procurement processes, thereby gaining prestige and visibility within a reputable network. Furthermore, legal service companies, particularly those with expertise in e-publication platforms, would find this procurement beneficial for leveraging their expertise in providing comprehensive subscription services. As this type of contract necessitates a well-established infrastructure for research and content dissemination, larger-scale enterprises like THOMSON REUTERS, which possess the capability to handle such requirements efficiently, are particularly suited for competitive advantage.

## Notice

Subscription to E-publication Practical Law and Westlaw

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018722-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,870 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 11:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018722-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018722-2025
  2nd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tr.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

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