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Test Strategy for Transfer Digital Records (TDR)

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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04 Mar 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, located in Richmond, England, has completed the procurement process for "Test Strategy for Transfer Digital Records (TDR)," a contract within the technical analysis or consultancy services industry. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. As of 4th March 2026, the process was at the award stage, marking the successful selection of Zoonou Limited, a supplier recognised for its capabilities suited to small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The tender period ended on 13th February 2026, with the contract period spanning from 19th February to 25th March 2026. Businesses interested in competing in future opportunities may wish to note this timeframe.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses that provide technical consultancy services, especially those classified as SMEs. The contract involved developing and aligning a test strategy with the Government Service Standard, emphasising light-touch enablement with minimal developer effort. Such services are crucial for organisations aiming to optimise digital record transfer processes, suggesting market potential for companies specialising in digital strategy consultancy, technical assessments, and governmental standards alignment. Businesses with expertise in these areas and a focus on servicing public sector organisations, like The National Archives, are well-positioned to flourish from engagements of this nature.

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Notice Title

Test Strategy for Transfer Digital Records (TDR)

Notice Description

3 Phase testing schedule to produce an assessment of the current state of the TDR (Transfer Digital Records) programme of work, and a test strategy aligned to the Government Service Standard, with light-touch enablement and minimal developer effort.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f447470-5cc0-4d1a-9573-c791b0234f7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e154d5fc-0c6c-4f62-9e38-15ba42fdeaa7
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 25 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
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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

ZOONOU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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