--- title: "Provision of Legal On-Line Research" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000647764" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647764" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000647764.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000647764.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE" published: "2021-04-08" --- # Provision of Legal On-Line Research Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000647764 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647764) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000647764.json) ## Summary The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) based in Edinburgh, UK, is managing a recent procurement titled "Provision of Legal On-Line Research." This tender falls under the services category and utilises a limited procurement method, which was executed without prior publication of a call for competition due to the exclusive nature of the required products. The contract was awarded on 24th February 2021, with a total value of £1,960,687. This procurement relates to providing access for up to 1,800 licenses for the Westlaw UK legal research platform, enhancing legal information access within Scotland. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal technology and online research tools, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality digital content and analytics for legal professionals. Given that Thomson Reuters was selected as the supplier, other companies should consider developing unique, competitive offerings in legal research solutions or exploring partnerships to enhance their capabilities in this niche market. ## Notice This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) on behalf of Legal Information Network for Scotland (LINETS) have entered into a contract with Thomson Reuters. This is for access for up to 1800 licenses to Westlaw UK. This is a vast library of consolidated primary and secondary law combined with expert guidance. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) on behalf of Legal Information Network for Scotland (LINETS) have entered into a contract with Thomson Reuters. This is for access for up to 1800 licenses to Westlaw UK. This is a vast library of consolidated primary and secondary law combined with expert guidance. These products are either solely owned or held under licence by Thomson Reuters and not available elsewhere in the marketplace. ### Procurement Information Under Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 33(b) (ii)competition is absent for technical reasons. These products are either solely owned or held under licence by Thomson Reuters and not available elsewhere in the marketplace. Thomson Reuters do not offer out their online products to other companies. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411643 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,960,687 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 1LA | | 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 | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THOMSON REUTERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75230000 - Justice services - 75242000 - Public law and order services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411643 - 17 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409700 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409700 Provision of Legal On-Line Research - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) on behalf of Legal Information Network for Scotland (LINETS) have entered into a contract with Thomson Reuters. This is for access for up to 1800 licenses to Westlaw UK. This is a vast library of consolidated primary and secondary law combined with expert guidance. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411643 Provision of Legal On-Line Research - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) on behalf of Legal Information Network for Scotland (LINETS) have entered into a contract with Thomson Reuters. This is for access for up to 1800 licenses to Westlaw UK. This is a vast library of consolidated primary and secondary law combined with expert guidance. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.copfs.gov.uk/ - http://www.thomsonreuters.com - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647764 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647764. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000647764.json.