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Refresh of Archive Service Accreditation

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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02 Jun 2017 at 10:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives (TNA) is seeking a freelance consultant or organisation for the "Refresh of Archive Service Accreditation," aimed at reviewing and refreshing key aspects of the Archive Service Accreditation (ASA) programme as it reaches its fifth anniversary. This open tender, classified under research and development services, will accept bids until 30 June 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 14 July 2017 and conclude on 28 March 2018, located at TW9 4DU in Richmond, England. Interested parties should note that strong drafting skills and experience in stakeholder engagement within the heritage sector are advantageous.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services, particularly those with expertise in the archives, cultural heritage, and stakeholder management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would benefit from competing in this process, as the tender encourages their participation by being suitable for such entities. Businesses that can demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the archives sector are well-positioned to respond to this tender successfully.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refresh of Archive Service Accreditation

Notice Description

The National Archives (TNA) and the Archive Service Accreditation (ASA) partners wish to appoint a freelance consultant (or organisation) to undertake a light-touch review and refresh of elements of ASA as the programme reaches its fifth anniversary. This will include stakeholder and partner liaison, redrafting guidance, and developing an understanding of how ASA is used within the archive sector beyond applications made to the programme. For this requirement, we are particularly keen to hear from contractors with strong drafting skills, experience of stakeholder engagement and an understanding of the archives and wider heritage sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91597ed6-9ddc-449c-b1be-fc2e0ee3dbc4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

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98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2017 - 28 Mar 2018 6-12 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

ELIZABETH OXBORROW-COWAN ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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