---
title: "COV - 25879 Upgrade to existing services for Legal Research tools to include AI features"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069cde"
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buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# COV - 25879 Upgrade to existing services for Legal Research tools to include AI features

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069cde

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## Summary

In a recent procurement process, Coventry City Council initiated a direct procurement method for the upgrade of existing legal research services with AI enhancements. This process falls under the services category, specifically legal advisory and representation services, as classified by CPV code 79110000. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract actively awarded to Thomson Reuters UK Limited. The procurement, identified as COV - 25879, was conducted without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract coverage spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Coventry City Council, located at Council House, Earl Street, Coventry, spearheaded this initiative.

This tender offers a prime opportunity for businesses in the legal technology sector, particularly those specialising in AI-driven solutions, to engage with public authorities like Coventry City Council. Although the procurement was awarded without competition, firms interested in similar future opportunities could benefit from forming partnerships or acquiring the latest technological capabilities that enhance legal research tools. Businesses equipped to innovate within this space stand well-positioned to add value to government processes and extend their footprint in the public sector market.

## Notice

Upgrade to existing services for Legal Research tools to include AI features as well as adding a new Legal AI tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046160-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 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 | £79,280 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMSON REUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 09:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046160-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046160-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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