Award

Temporary Worker

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

04 Mar 2026 at 16:29

ContractAmendment

22 Sep 2025 at 13:32

Award

21 May 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, a central government public authority based in Richmond, United Kingdom, is overseeing a procurement process for the supply of temporary workers. This contract is under the legal framework specified by UK legislation 2023/54. The procurement process includes various stages, with an initial award made to James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Limited on 14th March 2025, for services valued at £18,000. Subsequent amendments have been made, with the most recent contract amendment dated 4th March 2026, extending the contract period to 31st July 2026 and adjusting the contract value to £66,744.27. The procurement method acknowledges a direct, below-threshold process without competition.

This tender opens avenues for businesses involved in personnel supply services, particularly those capable of providing temporary staffing solutions across several UK regions. Businesses from the service industry specialising in recruitment, and specifically SMEs similar to James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Limited, might find this opportunity advantageous to expand their client base and enhance their reputation in governmental contracts. The process reflects a need for flexible staffing solutions that can be crucial for leveraging short-term workforce engagements with central government bodies. Access to a wide delivery region enhances the potential for broader market reach and increased business growth.

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Notice Title

Temporary Worker

Notice Description

Supply of temporary worker.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051bb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019659-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,620 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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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

JAMES ANDREWS RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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