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Evaluation of the 'Spaces, Places and Belonging' Community Hub 2025 - 2027

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, located in Richmond, is seeking a supplier for the evaluation of the AHRC-funded 'Spaces, Places and Belonging' Community Hub between 2025 and 2027. This procurement falls under the market and economic research category, with a focus on polling and statistics. The process follows a below threshold, open competition procurement method, highlighting its accessibility to various suppliers. Interested parties must submit their tenders via email as per the instructions in the invitation to tender document. Though the contracting authority is The National Archives, UK Research and Innovation also plays a significant role as part of the evaluation panel. The tender period is active, having commenced recently and concluding on 24 October 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in market and economic research, particularly those with experience in community-focused evaluation projects. With a contract value of approximately £31,294.17, this project is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs capable of delivering quality methodology and concise timeframes. The evaluation requires expertise not only in research and statistics but also in project management and team composition. Engaging in this project can help businesses enhance their portfolio within the public sector, gaining critical exposure and experience that could be leveraged for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the 'Spaces, Places and Belonging' Community Hub 2025 - 2027

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement process is to select a supplier to evaluate the AHRC-funded 'Spaces, Places and Belonging' Community Hub between 2025 and 2027. The attached invitation to tender specifies the requirements for potential suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065593-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,294 Under £100K
Lots Value
£31,294 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Additional Buyers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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