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PROCAT & SAR Transitional Architecture

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process overseen by The National Archives, located in Richmond, England, focused on the "PROCAT & SAR Transitional Architecture" in the category of software programming and consultancy services. This tender was executed via a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process concluded with the contract being awarded on 30th March 2026 to Zaizi Limited. The contract, valued at £200,390, commenced on 2nd April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement is highly suitable for these entities. The focus on transitional architecture services points to a requirement for innovative solutions, where businesses with expertise in software development and consultancy can excel. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, timely services could leverage this and similar opportunities to establish or expand their footprint within government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROCAT & SAR Transitional Architecture

Notice Description

PROCAT & SAR Transitional Architecture

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd4f5c03-c92b-4d62-bf10-11fbb32fcb04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909f4542-aa15-47de-ad7d-6dd3da6603ce
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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,390 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,390 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

ZAIZI

Further Information

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