---
title: "Legal Publisher Database"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000542117"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000542117.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2018-05-08"
---

# Legal Publisher Database

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000542117

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Legal Publisher Database" was conducted by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, UK. This tender, categorised under the health industry, involved awarding an annual subscription to the Westlaw & PLC database, with the procurement method classified as an open procedure. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with significant dates including the signing of the contract on 1st July 2017 and the award notice dated 8th May 2018. The awarded contract has a total value of £100,000 and is intended for services that support legal professions.

This tender represents a solid opportunity for businesses engaged in the procurement of legal and subscription services, particularly those specialising in legal databases and resources. Suppliers who can provide comprehensive and reliable access to legal information, like Thomson Reuters, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Companies aiming to expand their market presence within the public sector, especially in legal services, can leverage these types of contracts to enhance their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships with public organisations.

## Notice

Annual subscription to Westlaw & PLC database.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318548 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## 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

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 8 May 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318548

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318548
  Legal Publisher Database - Annual subscription to Westlaw & PLC database.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542117

## Provenance

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