Award

WorkSmart AMS Support Services

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 16:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "WorkSmart AMS Support Services" was conducted by The National Archives, located in Richmond, England (postal code TW94DU). It falls under the computer support and consultancy services industry category, identified by CPV code 72600000. The process has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded on 7th August 2025 to Kainos Worksmart Limited. This selective procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £63,690 and covers a period from 14th August 2025 to 7th August 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in computer support and consultancy services to expand their portfolio, particularly those with skills in AMS (Application Management Services). Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete in this space, given the tender's suitability criteria. Engaging in such tenders can bolster business credentials and open doors to further opportunities within government contracting, potentially enhancing business growth and market presence.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

WorkSmart AMS Support Services

Notice Description

WorkSmart AMS Support Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-098e3407-a781-4e74-9770-ef63f07243dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddfc8a86-5156-4131-b965-ab90a1770428
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,690 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,690 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 7 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

KAINOS WORKSMART

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-098e3407-a781-4e74-9770-ef63f07243dc-2025-08-22T17:14:43+01:00",
    "date": "2025-08-22T17:14:43+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-098e3407-a781-4e74-9770-ef63f07243dc",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "TNA714",
        "title": "WorkSmart AMS Support Services",
        "description": "WorkSmart AMS Support Services",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72600000",
            "description": "Computer support and consultancy services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "TW94DU"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 63690,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-08-07T17:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-08-14T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2026-08-07T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-GOR-EA71",
            "name": "The National Archives",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The National Archives",
                "scheme": "GB-GOR",
                "id": "EA71"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "RUSKIN AVENUE",
                "locality": "RICHMOND",
                "postalCode": "TW94DU",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-NI622516",
            "name": "Kainos Worksmart Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Kainos Worksmart Limited",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "NI622516"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Kainos House, 4-6 Upper Crescent, Belfast BT7 1NT Northern Ireland"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-GOR-EA71",
        "name": "The National Archives"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-098e3407-a781-4e74-9770-ef63f07243dc-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-08-07T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2025-08-22T17:14:43+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 63690,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-NI622516",
                    "name": "Kainos Worksmart Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-08-14T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-08-07T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddfc8a86-5156-4131-b965-ab90a1770428",
                    "datePublished": "2025-08-22T17:14:43+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}