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title: "Discovery and Alpha for an Access Service for Digital Records at The National Archives"
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# Discovery and Alpha for an Access Service for Digital Records at The National Archives

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0214c177-120a-46a5-8a88-c110e6408783

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## Summary

The National Archives has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Discovery and Alpha for an Access Service for Digital Records." This initiative falls under the IT services industry and is focused on providing access to digital records for government users. The tender's planning phase concluded on 1 September 2021, and the contract is set to run from 4 October 2021 to 10 December 2021, with a total contract value of £62,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the delivery address located in Richmond, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consulting and software development. Businesses with expertise in user-focused digital services and access solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts relevant to this initiative. By engaging in this procurement, eligible companies can enhance their profiles within the public sector and potentially secure a foothold in providing innovative digital access solutions to government entities.

## Notice

We are looking for an experienced multidisciplinary team to work with us to undertake a user-focused Discovery to Alpha project exploring how to provide access to digital records for Government users, incorporating the concept of gradating public access to non-sensitive digital records. Digital Outcomes and Specialists Framework https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/15436

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341ee833-bbc8-4f4a-9a6b-243d7ce22123 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 10 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIAPONTICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2021 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341ee833-bbc8-4f4a-9a6b-243d7ce22123

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341ee833-bbc8-4f4a-9a6b-243d7ce22123
  27th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/15436

## Provenance

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