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Search Alpha/Beta - Empowering users to search The National Archives catalogue and website

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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23 Sep 2021 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has conducted a procurement process titled "Search Alpha/Beta - Empowering users to search The National Archives catalogue and website," falling under the IT services category. This tender was awarded to Numiko Limited, with a contract value of £100,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to begin on 11th October 2021 and will conclude on 14th March 2022. The key dates include the tender deadline, which was on 11th August 2021, and the award date of 14th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, and internet services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing search engines, particularly using Elasticsearch, would be well-suited to compete in future tender processes similar to this one. The project aims to enhance user experience on the National Archives website, suggesting potential for innovative tech solutions tailored to the public sector.

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Notice Title

Search Alpha/Beta - Empowering users to search The National Archives catalogue and website

Notice Description

With our new website's Private Beta nearly complete, we now require a partner with skill and expertise in developing powerful search engines using Elasticsearch to build a new service for the next www.nationalarchives.gov.uk website. Digital Outcomes and Specialists Framework https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/15311

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2466c36e-bd20-431f-8097-548e017a3d33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aa48156-4463-4d93-8830-c626e917da1d
Current Stage
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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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2021 - 14 Mar 2022 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
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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

NUMIKO

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