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Discovery for User Access to TNA Digital Services

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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29 Jun 2026 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process disclosed here pertains to the awarding of a contract by The National Archives, located in Richmond, England. The contract, titled "Discovery for User Access to TNA Digital Services," focuses on user authentication and access management discovery and falls under the industry category of miscellaneous software development and computer systems. The contract was procured through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. It reached the award stage on 1st June 2026, with the contracting period running from 8th June 2026 to 31st July 2026. The total contract value amounts to £60,000 GBP, and it was awarded to Zaizi Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development and systems consultancy. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio by working in close collaboration with a prominent national institution. The contract's focus on custom software and technical consultancy aligns well with SMEs' capabilities for agility and innovation in addressing specialised technological needs. Companies well-versed in developing user access management solutions would find this contract especially advantageous, facilitating business growth in the competitive field of digital service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Discovery for User Access to TNA Digital Services

Notice Description

User authentication & access management discovery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ee9f5ae-c29b-414f-bdca-0c9bfe9b753f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ec6a66-933c-49df-8c73-fbb2dc15b261
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72230000 - Custom software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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

ZAIZI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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