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Access Your Records, Beta Iterative improvements

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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22 Jul 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has awarded a contract titled "Access Your Records, Beta Iterative improvements" under the industry category of Software Programming and Consultancy Services. The contract, valued at £374,220, was awarded to Zaizi Ltd and is focused on enhancing the Access Your Records service. The project is located in Richmond, England, with a contractual period from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement process followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and all tender activities have reached the completion stage as of 30th June 2025.

This procurement presents unique opportunities for software programming and consultancy firms, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), seeking to expand their portfolios in providing large-scale records management solutions. The emphasis on iterative improvements and complex record handling indicates potential growth for businesses with expertise in enhancing digital accessibility, search functionalities, and metadata management. Companies with a proven track record in these areas might find similar future opportunities within the framework agreements pursued by The National Archives.

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Notice Title

Access Your Records, Beta Iterative improvements

Notice Description

Mature the Access Your Records service to handle large scale and more complex sets of records and metadata, improve search capabilities, accessibility and explore additional viewing options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36b6d2dc-ede7-498a-b59b-12da82cdd939
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3fee410-684d-44e8-bc1f-d7d6a76ab730
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£374,220 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£374,220 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 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

ZAIZI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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