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Focus Groups

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2021 at 13:03

Award Notice
Tender

28 Jan 2021 at 14:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, located in Kew, Richmond, has initiated a procurement process for a contract titled "Focus Groups". This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). The contract aims to develop and deliver focus groups with early- and mid-career archivists to address the leadership skills gap in the sector. The tender was published on 28th January 2021 and is classified as an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 8th February 2021. The contract is set to commence on 14th February 2021 and run until 31st March 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in research and educational programme development, as well as business services related to consulting and training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar initiatives would be well-suited to participate, given the focus on gathering insights and designing skills development content within the archive sector. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance a business's visibility and network within the public sector, ultimately fostering strategic partnerships and new projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Focus Groups

Notice Description

To develop and deliver a series of focus groups with early- and mid-career archivists to interrogate the leadership skills gap within the sector and the potential design of a learning programme to address this The outcomes from the groups will help inform the development of the content of a Leadership skills programme to be delivered to the archive sector. We would value submissions from companies with experience in delivering research and creating content for the development of skills programmes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aff95185-1831-43e8-a299-c111517d99b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f8a93a-8db2-43a2-8146-41b103ffd694
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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

THE FOCUS GROUP

Further Information

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