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Marklogic Licences

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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26 Mar 2026 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, a central government public authority based in Richmond, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a 12-month licence subscription to "Marklogic Licences," focusing on software packages and information systems. This procurement falls under the "goods" category, with legal grounding based on the UKPGA 2023/54. It utilised a direct procurement method, identified as below threshold without competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 11 March 2026, and the licence period runs from 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2027. The supplier, Progress Software Corporation, located in Burlington, USA, has been actively awarded the contract as of the date 26 March 2026, with a gross contract value of £93,642.61.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software package supply, specifically those capable of providing robust information systems such as MarkLogic Essential Enterprise. The procurement being a direct award indicates opportunities for large-scale suppliers familiar with direct deals with government bodies like The National Archives. Companies with a solid financial background and expertise in software licensing agreements, who are equipped to deliver comprehensive solutions across regions UKI and UKJ in the United Kingdom, will find potential in similar future contracts. This can enhance their portfolio and establish credibility for further governmental engagements.

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Notice Title

Marklogic Licences

Notice Description

12 month license subscription to MarkLogic Essential Enterprise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067551
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028000-2026
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,035 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

PROGRESS SOFTWARE

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