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Access Your Records Beta Resource Support 2025

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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09 Oct 2024 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has completed the procurement process for the "Access Your Records Beta Resource Support 2025" project. This procurement falls under the IT services category, which encompasses consulting, software development, internet, and support. Based in Richmond, England (postal code TW9 4DU), The National Archives utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period's end date on 30th September 2024 and the contract period from 1st October 2024 to 30th June 2025. The awarded supplier is Zaizi Ltd, with the contract valued at £461,142 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services. The project entails providing resource support for the transition of records from private to public beta. Given the award's substantial value and the long duration of the contract, businesses with expertise in software development, consulting, and internet services are well-positioned to compete and deliver. The procurement also highlights The National Archives' commitment to engaging SMEs in its digital transformation initiatives. Businesses seeking similar opportunities should consider engaging in framework agreements to facilitate such selective procurement methods.

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Notice Title

Access Your Records Beta Resource Support 2025

Notice Description

Access Your Records Private to Public Beta Resource Support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a6b761b-dd48-4a9b-9c20-7beaee0400cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3fc36bf-467b-4008-86a3-fe2ad4c4b6e6
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

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
£461,142 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£461,142 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Jun 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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