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Organisation Design services

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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11 Mar 2026 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by The National Archives, a central government public authority located in Kew, Richmond, United Kingdom, involves the provision of organisation design services. The objective is to conduct an in-depth analysis of each Directorate’s functions and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in the current model. The procurement, now at the award and contract stage, was completed under a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, with KANSO DESIGN LTD being the awarded supplier. The contract commenced on 18 August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026, with a gross contract value of £139,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in business analysis consultancy services to showcase their capabilities in shaping organisational frameworks. Ideal candidates for similar contracts would be SMEs with a strong background in providing analytical insights and strategic organisational design solutions. Companies like KANSO DESIGN LTD, which was awarded the contract, can benefit from increased visibility and potential future engagements by successfully delivering impactful consultancy services under this contract.

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Notice Title

Organisation Design services

Notice Description

An in-depth analysis to create clarity around what each Directorate does and to build understanding of the strengths and weaknesses in the current model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066774
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021885-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,833 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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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

KANSO DESIGN

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