--- title: "Legal Library Materials and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f33f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f33f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f33f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f33f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-01" --- # Legal Library Materials and Associated Services Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f33f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f33f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f33f.json) ## Summary Braintree District Council is leading a framework agreement for Legal Library Materials and Associated Services, effective from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2030. This framework supports 26 local authorities within the United Kingdom, including Braintree District, Essex County, and Colchester City, amongst others. The procurement process utilised an open procedure covered by the GPA, with the award criteria weighted at 60% for price, 30% for technical aspects, and 10% for social value. The legal framework aims to provide printed materials, software packages, and legal services across various regions, including UKH, UKI, and others. The total contract value is estimated at £2,400,000 gross. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in publishing, legal services, and software systems. Large-scale enterprises, as well as SMEs adept in legal documentation and information services, will find competitive advantages. As the framework agreement includes the option for direct awards without reopening competition, businesses experienced in delivering high-quality, price-efficient services may leverage this stability to expand their client base and strengthen their presence in public sector markets. Engaging with 26 local authorities opens doors for growth, facilitating wider resource distribution and service provision within the legal industry across the UK. ## Notice Framework to support 26 Local Authorities to provide legal service provision and commentary titles This is a closed framework running from 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2030 Contracting authorities that may use the framework Basildon Borough Council Braintree District Council Brentwood Borough Council Broxbourne Borough Council Castle Point Borough Council Chelmsford City Council Colchester City Council East Hertfordshire District Council Epping Forest District Council Essex County Council Harlow District Council Hertfordshire County Council Hertsmere Borough Council Lee Valley Regional Park Authority Maldon District Council North Hertfordshire District Council Rochford District Council Southend-on-Sea City Council Suffolk County Council St Albans City & District Council Tendring District Council Three Rivers District Council Uttlesford District Council Watford Borough Council Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council 3C Shared Services (comprising Cambridge City Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, and South Cambridgeshire District Council ) A breakdown of the specific Quality criteria used for the framework can be found in the Tender Notice. Award criteria Price - 60% Technical - 30% Social value - 10% ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030308-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | 2029-06-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | Awards value | £2,000,000 | | Contracts value | £2,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRAINTREE | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM7 9HB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | TLH East (England), TLH3 Essex, TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RELX (UK) LIMITED T/A LEXISNEXIS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets - 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72260000 - Software-related services - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 1 Apr 2026 at 11:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030308-2026 - 17 Feb 2026 at 11:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014214-2026 - 6 Jan 2026 at 10:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000572-2026 - 15 Dec 2025 at 13:46 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082912-2025 - 12 Dec 2025 at 17:57 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082697-2025 - 11 Dec 2025 at 11:41 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081881-2025 - 10 Dec 2025 at 19:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081722-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030308-2026 1st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014214-2026 17th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000572-2026 6th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082912-2025 15th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082697-2025 12th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081881-2025 11th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081722-2025 10th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7W52UN5D66 ## Notice URLs - http://www.lexisnexis.co.uk - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WQQYE25BY2 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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