---
title: "Practical Law Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066fae"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# Practical Law Subscription

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066fae

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Bristol City Council involves the acquisition of a 'Practical Law Subscription'. This contract, categorised under services and focusing on subscription services, entails providing access to multiple legal resources integral for various legal specialisms, including case law and legal documentation. The procurement process, which is now in the award stage, concluded with a contract signed on 19 March 2026. It was executed using a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition. This subscription service will be delivered within the UKK11 region, with the contract term spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, valued at GBP 144,000. The procurement falls within a public authority-sub-central government framework and facilitates services primarily in Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses able to deliver comprehensive legal subscription services. Companies that specialize in providing extensive legal resources, such as legal publishers and legal tech firms, are particularly well-suited for such contracts. The procurement method indicates potential benefits for businesses capable of offering niche services tailored to specific requirements without the need for competitive bidding. Business growth can be fostered by strengthening partnerships with public authorities, delivering consistent and reliable services, and expanding into governmental contracts that require specialised legal knowledge.

## Notice

Online subscription providing access to multiple legal resources across multiple legal specialisms including case law; legal journals; legal documentation such as forms/agreements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025493-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| 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

- 19 Mar 2026 at 17:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025493-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025493-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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