Award

Temporary staffing - Database Engineer

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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AwardUpdate

27 Mar 2026 at 14:28

AwardUpdate

26 Nov 2025 at 13:57

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, located in Richmond, England, has completed the procurement process titled "Temporary staffing - Database Engineer" through a selective method by calling off from a framework agreement. This contract, classified under the supply services of personnel including temporary staff, falls within the goods category and has a delivery address postal code of TW9 4DU. The procurement stage reached the award update, with the most recent amendment dated 27 March 2026. The contract value was adjusted to £178,068, running from 21 August 2025 to 30 June 2026. It is important for business users to note that the tender period ended on 18 August 2025. The project is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and aims to enhance workforce capability through temporary database engineering services.

This tender represents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in staffing solutions, particularly those experienced in the database engineering sector. With a procurement method focusing on selective call-offs from existing framework agreements, SMEs have a competitive edge due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Businesses providing temporary staffing services can benefit from establishing relationships with The National Archives for potential future contracts, as they continuously seek qualified personnel to support their operations. Identifi Global Resources Limited, a company classified as an SME, successfully secured the award, demonstrating how such organisations can leverage their strengths in similar procurements.

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Notice Title

Temporary staffing - Database Engineer

Notice Description

Temporary staffing - Database engineer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a126a4b-5f3e-4d82-80c0-a95735cb55f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c67ca32-fe45-4199-93b2-92cc07d811fc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,068 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,068 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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

IDENTIFI GLOBAL RESOURCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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