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Award

17 Jul 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, based in Richmond at Kew, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process titled "Ticketing & Online Shop platform consultancy." This process falls within the services category, encompassing professional advice for a new ticketing system. The award date was set for 17th July 2026, with the contract effective from 1st July 2026 to 30th September 2026. Managed under a direct procurement method, the consultancy sought to streamline ticketing with project management techniques. The consultancy services were offered to both the UKI and UKJ regions, indicating a broad service delivery scope.

This consultancy project by The National Archives opens opportunities specifically for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the digital consultancy sector. The project was awarded to ROD BARLOW DIGITAL CONSULTANCY LTD, highlighting the possibility for similar SMEs to engage in government contracts that focus on technical testing, analysis, and consultancy. Such projects not only enhance business portfolios but also provide exposure to work with central government bodies, offering growth potential through the development of public sector solutions. Businesses excelling in process management and technical consultancy are well-suited to compete in such specialised government tenders.

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Notice Title

Ticketing & Online Shop platform consultancy

Notice Description

Professional advice to support process of change to new ticketing system. Project management methodology applied to ensure outputs meet business needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067956-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,445 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

ROD BARLOW DIGITAL CONSULTANCY

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