---
title: "Wagtail Video Encoding"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0562c7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2025-07-21"
---

# Wagtail Video Encoding

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0562c7

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Wagtail Video Encoding" contract was conducted by The National Archives, based in Richmond, United Kingdom, under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. This procurement, classified under the IT services industry category (CPV code 72000000), involved developing functionality for video transcoding on TNA-controlled infrastructure. The process, which followed a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, has been completed. The contract was awarded on 11th July 2025, with a duration until 31st December 2025, and an optional extension of up to three months. The geographic focus of the contract includes delivery in regions UKI and UKJ in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, especially those specialising in video processing technologies. Given the services required, companies equipped with software development and integration capabilities could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio within the public sector. The contract was awarded to TORCHBOX LTD, an SME based in Bristol, indicating a preference for small to medium enterprises with relevant expertise. Businesses with a track record of delivering innovative technology solutions may find similar opportunities rewarding as government entities increasingly seek specialised services to enhance their digital infrastructures.

## Notice

Develop Wagtail functionality for TNA which enables video to be transcoded on upload into one or more formats, which can then be stored and served from TNA-controlled hosting infrastructure, obviating the reliance on third party video platforms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041570-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TORCHBOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 10:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041570-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041570-2025
  21st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://torchbox.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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