---
title: "Provision of Subscription to Practical Law Legal Database"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f63e"
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buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
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# Provision of Subscription to Practical Law Legal Database

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f63e

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, a public authority within the sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a subscription to the Practical Law legal database, provided by Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Limited. The process was initiated through a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition, emphasising the specialised nature of the requirement. The successful contract was signed on the 1st of December 2025 and is valued at £33,686 GBP. The services rendered are classified under the "Subscription services" category, relevant to the legal and governance needs of the Centre, extending until the 30th of November 2026. The official notice regarding this contract was published on the 16th of December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal databases and subscription services, especially those able to meet specific technical and operational requirements. Although competition was not a factor in this procurement, it highlights the demand for highly customised service offerings. Companies with expertise in developing or maintaining professional legal databases can potentially engage in similar future opportunities. Business growth can be fostered by establishing partnerships within public sector entities and ensuring technical capabilities align closely with niche requirements, as demonstrated by Thomson Reuters. Such collaborations can lead to sustained business development and increased market presence within specialised sectors.

## Notice

The NOC required access to Practical Law, a legal database provided by Thomson Reuters, for the Legal & Governance team. This supplier was chosen because Practical Law is only available through Thomson Reuters and best meets the team's technical and operational needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083131-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,686 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| 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

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 09:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083131-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083131-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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