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Audio tour design and production for Love Letters

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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04 Mar 2026 at 17:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Audio tour design and production for Love Letters" was conducted by The National Archives, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, situated in Richmond, UKI75. This contract falls under the industry category of services related to museum-exhibition, specifically targeting regions UKI and UKJ. The contract was awarded on 4th March 2026, with the procurement stage currently in the award phase. The procurement method applied was direct, characterised by a process below threshold without competition, and the project ran from 18th December 2025 to 31st May 2026, entailing a gross value of £17,892.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in multimedia and audio production, especially those with expertise in creating engaging audio tours and museum-exhibition services. Given that the procurement was carried out without competition, similar opportunities could benefit small to medium enterprises capable of offering bespoke services for cultural organisations. The project was awarded to Smartify, a company based in London and known for its innovative approaches within the creative and tech industries. Businesses that can provide tailored and high-quality production services may find chances for growth in future collaborative projects initiated by central government authorities like The National Archives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audio tour design and production for Love Letters

Notice Description

One-off set fee alongside an annual fee and recording, editing, and production fees.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06628c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019704-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,910 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

SMARTIFY

Further Information

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