Scope
Reference
P-0528
Description
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)
Contract 1. Practical Law and Westlaw
Supplier
Contract value
- £496,586.25 excluding VAT
- £595,903.50 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
5 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
The contract is for off shelf software solutions and publications which is bespoke to the provider. The provider also owns the intellectual property rights to the publications. Therefore the authority considers that performance could not be appropriately assessed using KPIs.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
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
The publications required are only available for purchase through Thomson Reuters, who own the intellectual property rights to the publications/brands
MCC Legal Services have used these services for a number of years and have established business processes around them.
Failing to maintain the subscription would cause significant disruption to their 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
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: 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