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Head of FPA Recruitment

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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10 Mar 2026 at 12:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the role of Head of Financial Planning and Analysis within The National Archives has concluded with the award stage, which was completed on 2nd March 2026. This tender, classed under the recruitment services industry (CPV code 79600000), follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £15,000 and spans from 9th March 2026 to 8th March 2027, with activities based in Richmond, England (postal code TW9 4DU). The National Archives, located at Ruskin Avenue, Richmond, serves as the buying organisation, with Robertson Bell Ltd as the awarded supplier.

This tender offers growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in recruitment services, particularly those adept in filling non-clinical financial roles. The procurement method, a call-off from a framework agreement, provides a streamlined pathway for SMEs to engage with government contracts. Eligible firms with a focus on efficient recruitment processes and industry expertise in financial planning roles are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, enhancing their portfolio and footprint in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Head of FPA Recruitment

Notice Description

Non-Clinical General Recruitment for Head of Financial Planning and Analysis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de20b201-ee0e-410c-a1a4-bd44981e2477
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2027 6-12 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

ROBERTSON BELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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