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Review of Use of Statistical Evidence in the Archives Sector

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 Dec 2018 at 15:31

TenderAmendment

30 Oct 2018 at 08:46

TenderAmendment

17 Oct 2018 at 10:18

Tender

12 Oct 2018 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives is currently involved in a procurement process for a consultancy project titled "Review of Use of Statistical Evidence in the Archives Sector." This open tender, classified under Research and Development services, aims to map existing statistical practices within the archives sector. The tender was published on 12th October 2018, with a submission deadline set for 30th November 2018. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 7th January 2019 and conclude by 31st May 2019, with delivery addresses located in Richmond, England.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and consultancy services. Businesses equipped with strong analytical capabilities and experience in statistical methodologies could particularly excel. Additionally, firms with a background in public sector consultancy or the archives industry may find themselves well-suited to meet the specified requirements, thereby leveraging this contract to enhance their market presence and foster business growth.

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Notice Title

Review of Use of Statistical Evidence in the Archives Sector

Notice Description

This invitation to tender specifies the requirements for a review of the current schemes for the capture, dissemination and use of statistical evidence within the archive sector. The review will comprise: A mapping exercise to identify existing statistics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are captured and used by the archive sector, highlighting duplication, contradictions and gaps. Interview-based and/or focus-group based research with key stakeholders to identify perceived constraints, weaknesses, strengths and opportunities with existing statistics and KPIs and the schemes used to collect and collate data, produce reports thereon and disseminate the data and findings to contributors and key stakeholders within the sector. An options appraisal for improving on existing KPI sets and schemes, extending and / or streamlining the range of KPIs to include all typical areas of activity in the sector, improving participation in data capture mechanisms, improving the intelligence gained from the KPIs and the use and dissemination thereof.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff82ccce-824c-468f-9678-13d62ac380fb
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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2018 - 31 May 2019 1-6 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
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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

ELIZABETH OXBORROW-COWAN ASSOCIATES

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