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HR Professional Services

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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27 Mar 2026 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for HR Professional Services titled "HR Professional Services" was completed by The National Archives, a public authority operating within central government. Located in Kew, Richmond, UK, the organisation sought administrative and human resources management consultancy services. This direct procurement method was conducted below the threshold without competition, and it reached its award stage on 27 March 2026. The contract, valued at £20,000 for the services period from 30 March 2026 to 30 April 2026, was signed with Gentium International Limited, an SME based in London. This procurement falls under the services category, with delivery across regions UKI and UKJ in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in professional HR services, particularly those with experience in administrative services for business operations and human resources management consultancy. As the procurement process was direct and below the threshold, entities with recognised expertise and a focused service offering had a potential advantage in securing such contracts with government organisations like The National Archives. Companies that can provide tailored HR solutions, manage administrative tasks efficiently, and operate within specified timelines would find this tender relevant for growth and networking within the public sector.

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Notice Title

HR Professional Services

Notice Description

HR Professional Services such as matter preparation, meetings with relevant parties, associated administrative work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028697-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 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

GENTIUM INTERNATIONAL

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