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title: "Legal Online Subscription - E-Publication Services & Software Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bf9b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA"
published: "2026-06-30"
---

# Legal Online Subscription - E-Publication Services & Software Solutions

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf9b

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria has completed a direct procurement process for a legal online subscription service, focusing on electronic publication services and software solutions. This tender, titled "Legal Online Subscription - E-Publication Services & Software Solutions," falls within the services industry category. The contract period runs from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027 and is based in the UKD1 region, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct procurement below threshold, conducted without competition. Notably, the contract, valued at £37,975, was awarded to THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL) UK LIMITED and was signed on 25th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses providing legal advisory and information services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive electronic legal reference material on a subscription basis. SMEs and organisations with expertise in legal software solutions and publication services would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The involvement of large-scale enterprises like Thomson Reuters also highlights the need for businesses to maintain a competitive edge through innovative service delivery and robust digital solutions to cater to the requirements of public authorities in the UK.

## Notice

The Commissioner through a single quote is directly procuring an online supply of electronic legal reference material including Westlaw, Lawtel and other publications on a 12-month subscription from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027 for use by Legal Services Department. The VAT rate is zero rated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060995-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,975 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA |
| Locality | PENRITH |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA10 2AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Penrith South |
| Westminster constituency | Penrith and Solway |
| 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

- 30 Jun 2026 at 07:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060995-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060995-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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