Scope
Reference
P-0528
Description
Provision of legal research services. This include a subscription to Practical Law Premium and Westlaw Edge and a number of other publications (15 in total)
Contract 1. Practical Law and Westlaw
Supplier
Contract value
- £496,586.25 excluding VAT
- £595,903.50 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
This is a proposed contract with Thomson Reuters for the provision of legal research services. This include a subscription to Practical Law Premium and Westlaw Edge and a number of other publications (15 in total) which are the intellectual property of Thomson Reuters and/or publication brands owned by Thomson Reuters. These products are only available for purchase through Thomson Reuters.
Legal Services have used these services for a number of years and has established business processes around them.
Failing to maintain the subscription would cause significant disruption to our ability to provide legal services.
Supplier
THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL) UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 01679046
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGZB-9229-GXTT
Five Canada Square
London
E14 5AQ
United Kingdom
Email: joanne.fowler@thomsonreuters.com
Website: http://www.tr.com
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Practical Law and Westlaw
Contracting authority
Manchester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNV-8798-LDMP
Town Hall Extension
Manchester
M60 2LA
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government