Award

Podcast Production

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

19 Nov 2024 at 17:05

Award Notice
Award

20 Mar 2023 at 14:44

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

16 Feb 2023 at 12:21

Tender Notice
Tender

01 Feb 2023 at 10:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, based in Richmond, England, has concluded the procurement process for the podcast production services under the title "Podcast Production". The contract falls under the postal and telecommunications services industry category, with additional classifications including IT services, business services, education and training services, and recreational, cultural, and sporting services. An open procurement method was used, following the open procedure (below threshold), with the tender period ending on 24 February 2023. The contract period spans from 24 March 2023 to 23 March 2026. The award, valued at GBP 110,000, was made on 16 March 2023 to Aunt Nell Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in podcast production, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). It offers a three-year engagement to develop, deliver, and grow podcast content for The National Archives, providing a substantial platform for showcasing expertise in audio production and digital content. Companies with strengths in IT consulting, marketing, education services, or cultural and recreational services would be well-suited to capitalise on this opportunity to build a prolonged relationship with a major national institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Podcast Production

Notice Description

We are looking to select a podcast producer with whom we can work with over the next two years to develop, deliver and grow our podcast content.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d299b2a-78aa-4f07-8106-9bbf596f198c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807cec5f-f110-49fd-874f-ca53749b8a86
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

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92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2023 - 23 Mar 2026 3-4 years
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

AUNT NELL

Further Information

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