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Public beta launch of TNA's new catalogue search and collection explorer, and iterative improvements

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives (TNA) has completed a procurement process for the public beta launch of a new catalogue search and collection explorer, along with iterative improvements under the IT services category. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from January 9, 2023, to July 6, 2023, with a total contract value of £279,400 in GBP. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Torchbox Ltd being the active supplier selected for this contract.

This tender opportunity with TNA presents a chance for businesses specializing in IT services like consulting, software development, and Internet support to grow their operations. SMEs particularly stand to benefit from this procurement opportunity. The location of the procurement is Richmond, England, with a deadline for submissions by November 30, 2022. Businesses with expertise in similar services are well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public beta launch of TNA's new catalogue search and collection explorer, and iterative improvements

Notice Description

https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/18549 Digital Outcomes and Specialists Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d4bec86-a1f4-45d9-b267-1de31d7d8132
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dadbd08-01d3-47ac-8958-82d239cbba97
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£279,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£279,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2023 - 6 Jul 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

TORCHBOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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