Temporary Staffing - Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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AwardUpdate

24 Jun 2026 at 11:23

Award

28 Aug 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process executed by The National Archives, based in Richmond, England, focused on a call-off from a framework agreement for "Temporary Staffing - Cloud Infrastructure Engineer". Classified under the goods category for the supply of temporary personnel, this selective tender method was completed with an awarded contract valued at £187,920. The contract period spans from 9th November 2025 to 30th September 2026. This particular procurement was aimed at a specific delivery location in the postal code area TW9 4DU. The tender reached the award update stage as of 24th June 2026, with L.A. International Computer Consultants Limited, based in Stoke-On-Trent, acting as the supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT personnel supply, especially those specialising in cloud infrastructure engineering staffing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-placed to engage with such procurements due to the nature of the contract, which supports SME suitability. The framework agreement method facilitates participation for pre-qualified vendors, potentially providing room for business growth as suppliers can anticipate repeat engagements under the same agreement, enhancing their profiles in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Temporary Staffing - Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Notice Description

Temporary Staffing - Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cc5e712-1868-4fc5-9578-b03f87c2e6e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49571f92-d761-437e-a9a7-037f4b2616cf
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
Large

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
£187,920 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,920 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 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

L.A. INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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