Award

Concession Contract for Legislation Publishing

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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12 Aug 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has completed a procurement process, awarding a concession contract for legislation publishing services. This project falls under the services industry category and utilises a direct procurement method, executed below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 31st July 2025 and became active on 1st August 2025, with an end date set for 31st July 2026, although potential extensions could extend it to 31st July 2028. The procurement stage is complete, and the service will be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKI and UKJ. The total contract value, including the possibility of renewals, is valued at £4,140,000 GBP.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in publishing services, especially those capable of handling government-related content. Given the specific requirements and the non-competitive, concessionary nature of the procurement process overseen by a central government authority, companies already well-versed in legislative publishing, like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be particularly well-suited to render these services. The awarded company, The Stationery Office Ltd, exemplifies the type of business that benefits from such opportunities, indicating potential growth areas for similar entities prepared to work within the framework of public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Concession Contract for Legislation Publishing

Notice Description

The National Archives grants the Concessionaire the non-exclusive right to provide Legislation Publishing Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0585d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047927-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,450,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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

THE STATIONERY OFFICE

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