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Contingent Labour

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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04 Mar 2026 at 12:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, located in Richmond, England, has completed the procurement process for contingent labour services under the title "Contingent Labour," which falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV code 79620000). This selective procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 20th February 2026, with the award made to Zebra People Limited on the same day. The contract period is set between 24th February 2026 and 31st March 2026, with a value of £17,595. The procurement process is now in the award stage.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary staffing solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability criteria explicitly favoured SME participation. Zebra People Limited, an SME, has been selected to provide these services, illustrating the potential for similar-sized businesses to successfully compete in future tenders. Organisations with a focus on personnel supply can seek similar opportunities by aligning their offerings with framework agreements that facilitate call-off procedures. The contract location in Richmond offers an advantageous position for businesses operating, or looking to expand, in Southeast England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contingent Labour

Notice Description

Temporary staffing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8691204-0c5f-4334-98e2-dc6aeedca002
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c810e362-f1d5-43b0-b663-9cdb6ac51a13
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£17,595 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,595 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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

ZEBRA PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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