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title: "Discovery & Alpha for a new improved Single sign on and user account experience for our website"
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# Discovery & Alpha for a new improved Single sign on and user account experience for our website

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bd646cc-a1ea-4755-ad53-5586598f9971

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## Summary

The National Archives is seeking to enhance its website experience through the tender titled "Discovery & Alpha for a new improved Single sign on and user account experience for our website." This procurement, classified under IT services, has an award value of £98,280 and is located in Richmond, England. The procurement method utilised was selective, with the tender period ending on 26th January 2022, and the contract period running from 1st March 2022 to 30th June 2022. The process has reached the award stage as of 14th February 2022, with the official announcement made on 17th March 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consulting, software development, or user experience design. Businesses that can provide innovative sign-in technical solutions or excel in user account management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement can significantly enhance a business's portfolio and credibility in the field of digital services, making it an attractive opportunity for growth.

## Notice

Discovery and Alpha phases to define the future vision and MVP of a user account and sign in experience for The National Archives website. To include identification of a sign-in technical solution and user research, design and build of an optimal user account management and signed in experience alpha. https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/16520

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b15d777a-6e58-458f-9982-aa59bb00790b |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,280 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,280 |
| 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 | TORCHBOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2022 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b15d777a-6e58-458f-9982-aa59bb00790b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b15d777a-6e58-458f-9982-aa59bb00790b
  17th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/16520

## Provenance

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