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Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, located in Richmond, England, has completed a procurement process for "Contingent Labour - Interim Head of Finance," classified under the industry category of supply services of personnel including temporary staff (CPV code 79620000). This selective procurement process involved a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender stage is now complete with an award value totalling £116,270. The contract began on 15th October 2025 and will run until 31st July 2026, with services required to be delivered to the postal code TW9 4DU. The tender period concluded on 6th October 2025, with the award announced on 4th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to provide temporary staffing solutions. Companies that specialise in financial services personnel or have expertise in supplying interim financial management roles would find this contract suitable, given its emphasis on temporary staffing within the financial planning and analysis sector. The procurement method encourages SME participation, and the engagement with an established framework ensures streamlined processes for qualified suppliers. Robertson Bell Ltd, the awardee, exemplifies the kind of agile and responsive enterprise suited to such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Contingent Labour - Interim Head of Finance

Notice Description

Interim Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b08c67e5-635e-4184-89ae-63be3f4b9400
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d2718ec-436c-4b31-8dbf-50831e70386f
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,270 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,270 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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