Award

Experienced Historical Researcher/Cataloguer

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jan 2023 at 15:51

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

12 Oct 2022 at 11:54

Tender Notice
Tender

12 Oct 2022 at 09:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has awarded a contract for an Experienced Historical Researcher/Cataloguer in business services. The procurement involved appointing a researcher with knowledge of transatlantic slavery history. The contract is valued at £13,000 with a contract period starting on 1st December 2022 and ending on 28th February 2023. The tender process was open, and the deadline for submissions was 7th November 2022.

This procurement opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses in services related to historical research and cataloguing could compete for similar tenders. Located in Richmond, England, this tender created a chance for selected suppliers to contribute to historical documentation around transatlantic slavery, providing growth opportunities for relevant businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Experienced Historical Researcher/Cataloguer

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint an experienced researcher/cataloguer with detailed knowledge of the history of transatlantic slavery and a high level of experience with 18th and early 19th century records to begin a listing of documents in the Detached Papers of the Royal African Company.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86644bc9-b956-4e12-8fb0-398f8f722ff2
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

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

80000000 - Education and training services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2023 - 30 Apr 2023 1-6 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

BRIONY WIDDIS

Further Information

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