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title: "Legislation Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2023-04-20"
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# Legislation Contract

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18467261-1fdf-4425-b251-0091d88a5bd8

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## Summary

The National Archives (TNA) is looking for a supplier to deliver its Legislation Contract. The contract, awarded for an initial three-year period with options for further extension, involves operating, maintaining, and developing IT services related to legislation. The contract was awarded on 18th February 2018, and the contract period spans from 1st August 2018 to 31st July 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract is classified under IT services.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and support to compete for providing services to The National Archives. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses that can offer cutting-edge technology solutions and a commitment to service quality and standards are well-suited to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

The purpose of this Procurement Process is for The National Archives (TNA) to select a Supplier to deliver its Legislation Contract. TNA intends to award the Contract for an initial period of three years, with options to extend for two further periods of up to twelve months each (3+1+1). The appointed Supplier will operate, maintain and develop this world-leading, high-profile and authoritative service embracing the best cutting edge technology (covering legislation.gov.uk, publishing.legislation.gov.uk, research.legislation.gov.uk, editorial.legislation.gov.uk and the linked data service). Service delivery must ensure portability and security of the platform, a strong commitment to open standards, service availability, accessibility, scalability and performance. New legislation must be published, accurately within prescribed timescales. There must be a commitment to future system enhancements and innovation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd059746-6420-4ee3-951d-df660e772ed9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE STATIONERY OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2023 at 14:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd059746-6420-4ee3-951d-df660e772ed9
- 18 Apr 2023 at 10:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd059746-6420-4ee3-951d-df660e772ed9
- 23 Nov 2022 at 09:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd059746-6420-4ee3-951d-df660e772ed9
- 3 Aug 2021 at 09:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd059746-6420-4ee3-951d-df660e772ed9
- 1 Mar 2021 at 12:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd059746-6420-4ee3-951d-df660e772ed9
- 19 Feb 2021 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd059746-6420-4ee3-951d-df660e772ed9
- 23 May 2019 at 14:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57be116d-7aea-4da5-bdd4-46157b758b12
- 10 Jan 2019 at 11:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57be116d-7aea-4da5-bdd4-46157b758b12
- 7 Jan 2019 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57be116d-7aea-4da5-bdd4-46157b758b12
- 11 May 2017 at 12:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b77f4c8-e6a7-499d-8a0c-49a5f5924d58
- 11 Apr 2017 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b77f4c8-e6a7-499d-8a0c-49a5f5924d58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd059746-6420-4ee3-951d-df660e772ed9
  20th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57be116d-7aea-4da5-bdd4-46157b758b12
  23rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b77f4c8-e6a7-499d-8a0c-49a5f5924d58
  11th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9fa87bf-d229-4131-9392-1c4d47bb0abb
  Appendix B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1096eaab-2163-4d54-99b3-088a0da9fcff
  Appendix C
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92a582b1-02a3-4888-885f-abc171be482e
  ITT Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc335f1a-27de-4d4e-8945-7d79c5c0962a
  Appendix A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9ed19ad-023b-4d6a-bd82-f89a024c89de
  Q&A Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3c39061-12d6-44f8-9077-3c61f54aa997
  Contract FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aef55cf1-2512-4e09-a511-49a0bb2ead65
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a3d557dd-807b-4ce1-acfd-b6f525fbef3c
  Redacted version of signed contract

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