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UKG Framework License Discovery

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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03 Mar 2026 at 09:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, a government entity based in Richmond, England, has concluded its procurement process for the "UKG Framework License Discovery" project, classified under Research and Development Services, with a budget of £59,724. The project aims to assess user needs and challenges within existing services for future development. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and is now in the award phase. Key dates include the tender period concluding on 29th January 2026, followed by the contract period from 2nd February to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents SMEs with substantial growth opportunities by enabling engagement in research and consultancy services within the public sector. Businesses skilled in service improvement and user experience development, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy, will find this procurement opportunity notably beneficial. Awarded to "Projects By IF Ltd", a London-based SME, this contract will allow for strategic collaboration with a renowned public institution, potentially expanding their portfolio within governmental research and development services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKG Framework License Discovery

Notice Description

UKG Framework License Discovery: Understanding the challenges users experience with the existing service and key priority user needs for future development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b7bc6ed-a95b-4157-9003-280e7a9b5e84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e81cba-d1a5-45b1-8cec-e84e9545650f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,724 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,724 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PROJECTS BY IF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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