Award

Temporary staffing - Senior User Researcher

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Award

22 Aug 2025 at 16:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, located in Richmond, England, conducted a procurement process titled "Temporary staffing - Senior User Researcher" in the services industry category. Classified under CPV code 79620000 for supplying personnel including temporary staff, the tender was completed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage with an active status as of 18th August 2025. The contract, valued at £34,000, begins on 20th August 2025 and concludes on 19th December 2025, serving the area with the postal code TW9 4DU.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability for such organisations. It is an ideal prospect for companies specialising in providing temporary personnel services, especially those focusing on user research roles. The successful bidder, Zebra People Limited, demonstrates how similar companies positioned in the market can leverage framework agreements to secure public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary staffing - Senior User Researcher

Notice Description

Temporary staffing - Senior User Researcher

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92b22308-78ed-438a-8470-0210f9b44318
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0e9d1f6-8c60-4b9e-b222-4f7d93fd6d86
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

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
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 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

ZEBRA PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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