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Creating a candidate subject taxonomy for UK legislation

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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03 Mar 2026 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has awarded a contract through a selective procurement process to Epimorphics Limited for the creation of a candidate subject taxonomy for UK legislation. This initiative sits within the IT services category, focusing on consulting and software development. The procurement is a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting a targeted approach to vendor selection. The award was finalised on 15 December 2025 and the contract is slated to run from 19 December 2025 to 31 March 2026, suggesting a robust timeline for proof of concept development. The National Archives, situated in Richmond, England, serves as the contracting authority, aiming to innovate the legislative framework by reviewing existing taxonomies and proposing new schematics. With a contract value of £53,400, this project presents an appealing challenge for businesses in the IT consulting and software development sector, particularly for SMEs looking to leverage their expertise in RDF modelling.

This contract provides growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services, notably those with experience in software development and consulting in legislative contexts. The project requires a comprehensive review of existing taxonomies and the formation of innovative proposals, encouraging businesses to engage in meaningful competition by offering expertise in data structuring and semantic technologies. By participating in projects led by The National Archives, businesses can enhance their profiles and build significant relationships within the public sector, broadening their portfolios and gaining increased visibility. The competitive edge lies in the ability to integrate existing models into new frameworks, a skill set that could be pivotal for firms looking to expand their influence and generate substantial business development.

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Notice Title

Creating a candidate subject taxonomy for UK legislation

Notice Description

A proof of concept for creating a subject taxonomy for UK legislation. This will involve reviewing the existing taxonomies already in existence, and creating a proposal for a new scheme that may (or may not) borrow from the existing schemes modelled in RDF.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f2fbade-bdef-4aba-bf24-5efe6344917f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f49c14-b422-4644-ae02-272e5d2be81d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPIMORPHICS

Further Information

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