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Preservica Subscription

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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24 Jun 2026 at 14:38

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05 Aug 2025 at 12:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The National Archives for the "Preservica Subscription" has reached the award update stage. This tender, classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," involves a contract with a value of £433,641.60. The process utilised a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end date on 27th June 2025, and a contract period from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2027. The services are to be delivered to the location in Richmond, England, with the postal code TW9 4DU. The contract was awarded to Preservica Ltd, indicating completion of the procurement stage.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating in the information systems sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that meet the suitability criteria. Organisations capable of delivering enterprise-level subscription services in software and information systems are well-suited to compete in such procurements. The nature of this selective and framework-based tender suggests opportunities primarily for businesses with established frameworks with public sector entities. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and provide stable revenue over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preservica Subscription

Notice Description

Preservica Enterprise Subscription 2025-2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa5af201-841a-45db-b5b6-3e4781b1773a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6416c084-682b-47da-8ed8-fdacd44cbba5
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£433,641 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£433,641 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PRESERVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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