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Contingent Labour - Interim Head of Finance

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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04 Nov 2025 at 12:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the role of Interim Head of Financial Planning & Analysis has been completed by The National Archives, located in Richmond, England. This tender falls under the supply services of personnel, specifically within the services industry category. The procurement was carried out using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The invitation for this role was open until 6th October 2025, and the contract period spans from 15th October 2025 to 14th January 2026, with an award value of £52,423.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in temporary and personnel supply services. A company such as Robertson Bell Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited to compete in this space. Engaging in such contracts can offer business growth through increased visibility and the ability to showcase expertise in providing high-level interim management services to government bodies. Businesses looking to expand in the public sector services market could benefit greatly from participating in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contingent Labour - Interim Head of Finance

Notice Description

Interim Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Notice Details

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
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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

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
£52,423 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,423 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 14 Jan 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

ROBERTSON BELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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