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Website Search for ETNA 2026

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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26 May 2026 at 14:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by The National Archives, focused on acquiring website search improvements for the ETNA 2026/27 project. This contract fell under the industry-specific software development services category, identified by CPV 72212100. Located in Richmond, England, The National Archives finalised this procurement award stage on 26th May 2026, with key activities occurring throughout May, including the tender period ending on 18th May 2026. The contract spans from 20th May 2026 to 31st October 2026, using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in software development services, particularly those offering innovative search functionality. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited for this contract, as indicated by the tender suitability criteria favouring such business scales. The awarded contract valued at £296,054.40, went to Numiko Limited, a known SME, showcasing the potential for other similar businesses to thrive in public procurement engagements with government institutions like The National Archives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Website Search for ETNA 2026

Notice Description

Iterative improvements on website Search for ETNA 2026/27.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab5c8b41-733b-4228-a53d-01536969b5de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92d0378c-c578-4510-9dea-8d52c1ea9d57
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£296,054 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£296,054 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 31 Oct 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

NUMIKO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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