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Workforce Development Strategy

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

14 Sep 2017 at 10:44

TenderAmendment

31 Aug 2017 at 11:43

TenderAmendment

21 Aug 2017 at 12:32

TenderAmendment

09 Aug 2017 at 14:23

TenderAmendment

09 Aug 2017 at 11:59

Tender

09 Aug 2017 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives is undertaking a procurement process titled "Workforce Development Strategy," aimed at creating a workforce development strategy for the archives sector. The project is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, with a specific focus on enhancing the skills and diversity of the workforce over a four-year delivery period. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 8 September 2017. The contract will commence on 18 September 2017 and is set to end on 17 September 2018. The location for the delivery of this project is in Richmond, England.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy, workforce training, and development services, as well as organisations with expertise in the cultural and heritage sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability for these types of businesses. The successful bidder will be responsible for supporting the National Archives in identifying and implementing innovative workforce strategies, thereby playing a crucial role in shaping the future of the archives sector.

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Notice Title

Workforce Development Strategy

Notice Description

The National Archives (TNA) seeks to commission a piece of work to scope and create a workforce development strategy for the archives sector. Delivery of the strategy will be led by TNA as archives sector lead, in collaboration with a network of partners across the information, culture and heritage sectors. The project will create a workforce development strategy with a framework of programmes to be delivered over the following four years. This strategy will be created by: Identifying a model for a diverse, skilled, flexible and confident workforce to capitalise on the opportunities set out in our vision, Archives Unlocked. Benchmarking the current workforce against this model, and identify key challenges, barriers and opportunities for development. Drafting a framework of a limited number of workstreams or core programmes to support workforce development. Identify existing and planned initiatives across the information, culture and heritage sectors that we could work with, and identify potential partner bodies and funders. Additional information: 31 August 2017 - amended submission deadline on page 1 to match date in procurement timetable

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841d62fe-c122-41d3-a81e-e869d52b370d
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
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

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80000000 - Education and training services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2017 - 17 Sep 2018 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchves.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PYE TAIT CONSULTING

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