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Volunteer Cataloguing in Archives

NATIONAL ARCHIVES PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2017 at 10:58

Award Notice
Tender

03 Feb 2017 at 15:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives Public Record Office is seeking a freelance consultant or organisation to provide guidance on the involvement of volunteers in archival cataloguing through a tender titled "Volunteer Cataloguing in Archives." This procurement falls within the consultancy services sector and is located in Richmond, England. The tender was published on 3rd February 2017 and closed on 6th March 2017, with the awarded contract valued at £4,800, which commenced on 13th March 2017 and is set to conclude on 16th June 2017. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for widespread competition among applicants.

This opportunity serves as an excellent platform for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in archival practices or volunteer management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well positioned to compete due to the project's nature and requirements, which demand both knowledge of cataloguing standards and the ability to foster volunteer engagement effectively. Such businesses can leverage their skills to contribute significantly to the development of high-quality cataloguing practices benefiting the archival sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Volunteer Cataloguing in Archives

Notice Description

TNA wishes to appoint a freelance consultant (or organisation) to produce guidance on the role volunteers can play in archival cataloguing. The guidance will assist archives across the sector in managing cataloguing projects through outlining how they can successfully utilise voluntary assistance for specific aspects of the required work. The Appointed Supplier will be expected to have a good working knowledge of current cataloguing practices, processes and standards and how volunteers can best work with archive professionals to produce high quality cataloguing appropriate to the needs of the archive's stakeholders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794763e1-654c-4a32-a9bd-afd4f0cd8cf9
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
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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2017 - 16 Jun 2017 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
NATIONAL ARCHIVES PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE
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

REDQUADRANT

Further Information

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