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title: "Creating a candidate subject taxonomy for UK legislation"
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# Creating a candidate subject taxonomy for UK legislation

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f2fbade-bdef-4aba-bf24-5efe6344917f

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## Summary

The National Archives has awarded a contract through a selective procurement process to Epimorphics Limited for the creation of a candidate subject taxonomy for UK legislation. This initiative sits within the IT services category, focusing on consulting and software development. The procurement is a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting a targeted approach to vendor selection. The award was finalised on 15 December 2025 and the contract is slated to run from 19 December 2025 to 31 March 2026, suggesting a robust timeline for proof of concept development. The National Archives, situated in Richmond, England, serves as the contracting authority, aiming to innovate the legislative framework by reviewing existing taxonomies and proposing new schematics. With a contract value of £53,400, this project presents an appealing challenge for businesses in the IT consulting and software development sector, particularly for SMEs looking to leverage their expertise in RDF modelling.

This contract provides growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services, notably those with experience in software development and consulting in legislative contexts. The project requires a comprehensive review of existing taxonomies and the formation of innovative proposals, encouraging businesses to engage in meaningful competition by offering expertise in data structuring and semantic technologies. By participating in projects led by The National Archives, businesses can enhance their profiles and build significant relationships within the public sector, broadening their portfolios and gaining increased visibility. The competitive edge lies in the ability to integrate existing models into new frameworks, a skill set that could be pivotal for firms looking to expand their influence and generate substantial business development.

## Notice

A proof of concept for creating a subject taxonomy for UK legislation. This will involve reviewing the existing taxonomies already in existence, and creating a proposal for a new scheme that may (or may not) borrow from the existing schemes modelled in RDF.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f49c14-b422-4644-ae02-272e5d2be81d |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,400 |
| 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 | EPIMORPHICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f49c14-b422-4644-ae02-272e5d2be81d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f49c14-b422-4644-ae02-272e5d2be81d
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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