---
title: "Licences for AI legal research tools with Lexis Nexis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05db02"
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buyer: "OFGEM"
published: "2025-11-05"
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# Licences for AI legal research tools with Lexis Nexis

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05db02

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## Summary

Ofgem, a public authority operating under the sub-central government, has completed a procurement process titled "Licences for AI legal research tools with Lexis Nexis." The procurement, classified under IT services and conducted without competition as a below-threshold direct award, focused on acquiring licenses for AI legal research tools. The procurement pertains to services provided by RELX (UK) Limited trading as Lexis Nexis, located in London. This process officially concluded on 5th November 2025, following the contract signing on 3rd October 2025, with the contract set to be active until 2nd October 2026, offering an additional 12-month renewal option.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in AI-driven legal and IT solutions. Companies involved in software development, consulting, and support services are ideally positioned to benefit from similar future procurement opportunities in the public sector. Engaging in such tenders can help these businesses expand their reach within the UK by aligning with prominent authorities like Ofgem to further their service offerings and reinforce their expertise in providing sophisticated legal tech solutions.

## Notice

Ofgem is looking for a new tool to aid the preparation of legal advice. The AI legal research tool (LexisNexis+) allows lawyers to conduct legal research using an AI. The AI has access to a database of case law and peer reviewed legal publications. The LexisNexis+ AI will be used to aid such preparation within the Ofgem Office of the General Counsel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071281-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,100 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| 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 LEXIS NEXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 13:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071281-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071281-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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