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title: "ResearchSpace Redesign"
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buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2022-01-26"
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# ResearchSpace Redesign

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04e48ee4-150e-43a1-8c79-f802061e8569

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## Summary

The National Archives in Richmond is seeking to improve the user experience of its ResearchSpace project through the completion of a tender entitled "ResearchSpace Redesign". This procurement process falls under the IT services category, specifically for consulting, software development, and internet support. The contract value is set at £25,000, with a procurement method classified as a direct single tender action, as the project is below the threshold. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 26 January 2022 and the contract period running from 27 January to 31 March 2022.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in user experience design, software development, and consulting services. The focus on enhancing the ResearchSpace platform presents potential for innovative solutions that align with the National Archives' objectives, making it a fitting competition for businesses experienced in creating user-friendly digital services and improving system functionalities.

## Notice

The work is to improve CCD-TNA ResearchSpace user experience (UX) and make sure that overall UX design is in place to accommodate possible future improvements to the system, like custom reports, textual narratives, etc, and to provide documentation on parts/features level.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a8d4491-a7f8-4533-9575-ab666bb534cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | KARTOGRAPHY COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2022 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a8d4491-a7f8-4533-9575-ab666bb534cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a8d4491-a7f8-4533-9575-ab666bb534cd
  26th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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