---
title: "on-line legal library services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0678c8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# on-line legal library services

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0678c8

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has culminated in the award of a contract for "on-line legal library services." This contract focuses on providing comprehensive legal resources, including updated legislation and bespoke legal research platforms. The industry category falls under software package and information systems, alongside legal services. The procurement stage is complete with RELX (UK) Limited designated as the supplier, offering services within Blackburn, United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a maximum extension date to 31st March 2028, and a renewal option for an additional year. The procurement method details are "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a potentially simpler competitive process.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in legal software integration and information systems, especially those specialising in delivering robust digital libraries and platforms for legal research. Companies with a focus on software development and legal consultancy can find lucrative growth opportunities by engaging in this sector, given the increasing demand for online legal service integration. The association with Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council and the contract's substantial monetary value of up to £60,000 further adds appeal for large-scale suppliers capable of delivering reliable and comprehensive service solutions.

## Notice

on-line legal library services, providing up to date legislation, case law, practice guidance, precedents and a platforms to undertake bespoke legal research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029526-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RELX (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 10:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029526-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029526-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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