PBUQ - Subscription to LexisNexis 2026

This tender concerns the procurement of a subscription to LexisNexis for the year 2026, managed by the Université de Montréal. The contract falls under the categories of G26 - Paper publications, forms, and articles, and Electronic educational or professional training texts. The procurement method specified is a direct award contract, justified by Article 13, Paragraph 2°, which allows for a sole contractor due to exclusive rights or guarantees. This implies that LexisNexis is the only provider capable of fulfilling the specific requirements of the Université de Montréal for this subscription. The subscription is essential for providing access to legal databases, research tools, and professional resources crucial for academic and research activities within the university. The direct award mechanism suggests that a competitive bidding process is not feasible or necessary in this instance, likely due to the proprietary nature of the LexisNexis platform and its content. The Université de Montréal, as the contracting authority, is seeking to ensure continued access to these vital resources for its faculty, staff, and students. Further details regarding the scope of the subscription, specific modules or databases included, and the exact duration of the contract beyond 2026 are expected to be elaborated in the full tender documentation. This procurement highlights the university's reliance on specialized digital platforms for its operational and educational needs.

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and education and training sectors, with a focus on education technology. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Quebec SEAO, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.