IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Tender description

1.1 The purpose of this Procurement Process is for The National Archives (TNA) to select a Supplier to deliver its Legislation Contract. 1.2 TNA intends to award the Contract for an initial period of 3 years, with options to extend for 2 further periods of up to 12 months each (3+1+1). 1.3 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 time-scales. There must be a commitment to future system enhancements and innovation. 1.1 The purpose of this Procurement Process is for The National Archives (TNA) to select a Supplier to deliver its Legislation Contract. 1.2 TNA intends to award the Contract for an initial period of three years, with options to extend for 2 further periods of up to 12 months each (3+1+1). 1.3 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 time-scales. There must be a commitment to future system enhancements and innovation.