Scope
Reference
C3764
Description
Provision of a legal database services Practical Law and Westlaw (Westlaw edge). Reference database accessing legal information, cases and legal statute and regulations, particularly in the areas of patents and trademarks.
Contract 1. Westlaw subscription
Suppliers
Supplier not yet selected
Contract value
- £284,450.08 excluding VAT
- £284,450.08 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 September 2025 to 6 September 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Contract may need to be modified where there is a 5% or more increase in the number of users
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
This is a proposed contract for the provision of legal research services. This includes subscriptions to Practical Law and Westlaw Edge, 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.
Contracting authority
Intellectual Property Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTGR-5753-JZVM
Concept House, Cardiff Road
Newport
NP10 8QQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Category Manager
Telephone: 03000200015
Email: corporate-commercial@ipo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/intellectual-property-office
Region: UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Organisation type: Public authority - central government