---
title: "Provision of an online legal library service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f25"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-02"
---

# Provision of an online legal library service

Buyer: CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f25

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Carmarthenshire County Council involved the commissioning of an online legal library service. This procurement was categorised under IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement stage is complete as of January 18, 2026, when the contract was signed, with an anticipated end date of January 17, 2027. The contracting process was executed through a direct procurement method, specifically a "Below threshold - without competition" approach. The online legal library service aims to equip the council's in-house legal team with necessary legal resources, such as access to legislation, case law, and legal references. Located in Carmarthen, the buying organisation follows Welsh devolved regulations, indicating a regional specificity in its operation.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for large-scale IT service providers capable of delivering comprehensive online legal resources. Businesses like RELX (UK) Ltd, trading as Lexis Nexis, that specialise in offering robust legal information and support services, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The direct procurement method used in this case suggests opportunities for businesses that have existing relationships or proven track records with the buying organisation. Additionally, firms that operate within the legal information sector, providing specialised digital resources or software, may find similar future opportunities within regional public authorities intent on strengthening their legal service capabilities.

## Notice

Carmarthenshire County Council has commissioned the provision of an online legal library service, giving the in house legal team access to legislation, case law, legal commentary, precedents, key textbooks and other legal reference materials vital to the provision of legal services to the council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018272-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2026 - 17 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,875 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 1JP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RELX (UK) LTD T/A 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

- 2 Mar 2026 at 10:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018272-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018272-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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