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Lexis + Subscription

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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21 May 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has completed a procurement process titled "Lexis + Subscription," pertaining to a 12-month subscription for the 'Lexis+' legislation service. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a specific focus on software packages and subscription services. Located in Richmond, United Kingdom, The National Archives undertook this process using a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to RELX (UK) Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, with the contract period starting on 23 May 2025 and ending on 22 May 2026. Important dates include the contract signing on 6 May 2025 and the notice publication on 21 May 2025. The delivery is aimed at various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems, particularly those with capabilities in providing subscription services. Companies adept at delivering digital tools to support legislative research and resource management would find potential growth avenues through similar contracts. While the contract was awarded via a non-competitive method due to its below-threshold nature, it indicates prospects for businesses ready to sustain and expand relationships with central government authorities like The National Archives.

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Notice Title

Lexis + Subscription

Notice Description

12-month subscription to 'Lexis+' legislation service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023626-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,098 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2025 - 22 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RELX (UK

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