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title: "Legal research and legal information services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068660"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# Legal research and legal information services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068660

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, UK, has awarded a contract for legal research and legal information services, under the industry category of legal advisory and information services. The procurement process has been completed, and the contract was signed on 23rd April 2026. The direct procurement method chosen indicates that the process was conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and will conclude on 31st May 2027, with the awarded supplier being Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Limited, a large-scale company located in London, UK.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for providers of legal research and information services. Businesses with expertise in legal advisory services or those capable of delivering high-quality legal information solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. Engaging with governmental bodies like the Met Office could strengthen a firm's credibility and expand its reach within the public sector. Moreover, understanding the procurement method and timelines can help businesses better prepare for future opportunities through strategic positioning and compliance with legal and procurement regulations.

## Notice

Purchase of legal research and legal information services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036941-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,997 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| 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

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 09:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036941-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 13:11 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035660-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036941-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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