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Contingent Labour - Workday Specialist

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has completed a procurement process for the provision of contingent labour, specifically for a Workday Specialist, under the title "Contingent Labour - Workday Specialist". This procurement falls under the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, with a CPV code of 79620000. Located in Richmond, England, the contract was awarded to Allen Lane Limited. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 16th January 2026, the start of the contract on 21st January 2026, and its conclusion on 15th May 2026. The total value of the contract was £68,791.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs capable of providing temporary financial systems consultancy services. The requirement for a Workday Specialist signifies potential growth for businesses in the personnel supply industry, especially those specialising in financial systems. The involvement of Allen Lane Limited, a small to medium enterprise, demonstrates the accessibility of such contracts to businesses of similar scale, underlining the preference for SMEs in this procurement process. Companies operating within the temporary staffing sector or those with expertise in financial and systems consultancy would find this field particularly lucrative for expansion and competitive positioning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contingent Labour - Workday Specialist

Notice Description

Temporary Financial Systems Consultant

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c92c86f-e32c-4627-bb25-db3223f91cee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd674ff1-ea51-4148-8549-c46c2a2630e9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£68,791 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,791 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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

ALLEN LANE

Further Information

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