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Education User Research and Content Strategy

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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08 Dec 2025 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, based in Richmond, England, has concluded the award phase of its procurement process titled "Education User Research and Content Strategy." The tender falls under the industry category of computer-site planning consultancy services and includes additional classifications related to research and development consultancy and design. Awarded on 1st December 2025, the contract will begin on 9th December 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £99,375. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The main procurement category is services, and the process is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in user research, content strategy, and research and development consultancy services. SMEs, in particular, will find this procurement advantageous due to the selective nature of the method used. Torchbox Limited, a Bristol-based SME, has been awarded this contract, indicating the potential for similar enterprises to seize such opportunities in future procurements by The National Archives. Engaging in these projects can help businesses enhance their portfolio and credibility in providing strategic education content solutions.

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Notice Title

Education User Research and Content Strategy

Notice Description

Prioritising, grouping and designing Education content which enables users to access it with ease, by prototyping, refining, and defining the strategic foundations for TNA's future education content.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ecce003-338a-4a8a-a648-bf35c4829296
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f9ab8b-5bd5-4711-a5e8-d0cec8b2f291
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

72130000 - Computer-site planning consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,375 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

TORCHBOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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