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Legislation Platform Maintenance and Development Services

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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12 Aug 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Legislation Platform Maintenance and Development Services" has reached the award stage. Conducted by The National Archives, located in Richmond, England, this procurement falls under the services category, specifically software development, consultancy, and maintenance services. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. With a contract value of £900,000, the relevant tender period concluded on 28th July 2025. The services will be provided within the postal code area TW9 4DU from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, highlighting key involvement dates and deadlines in the timeline.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in software development and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, are well-suited for participation due to the tender's suitability criteria favouring this segment. THE STATIONERY OFFICE LIMITED, an SME, has been awarded the contract, exemplifying the type of business structure that can succeed in such procurement opportunities. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts and software-related services should consider similar tenders as viable opportunities to increase their footprint in this sector.

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Notice Title

Legislation Platform Maintenance and Development Services

Notice Description

Legislation Platform maintenance and development services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-444bb1a9-5fb9-4518-b417-44fb5e4a4343
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44768c82-451b-4cf8-8160-a538b33c6724
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72262000 - Software development services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

THE STATIONERY OFFICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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