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title: "Education User Research and Content Strategy"
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buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
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# Education User Research and Content Strategy

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ecce003-338a-4a8a-a648-bf35c4829296

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## Summary

The National Archives, based in Richmond, England, has concluded the award phase of its procurement process titled "Education User Research and Content Strategy." The tender falls under the industry category of computer-site planning consultancy services and includes additional classifications related to research and development consultancy and design. Awarded on 1st December 2025, the contract will begin on 9th December 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £99,375. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The main procurement category is services, and the process is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in user research, content strategy, and research and development consultancy services. SMEs, in particular, will find this procurement advantageous due to the selective nature of the method used. Torchbox Limited, a Bristol-based SME, has been awarded this contract, indicating the potential for similar enterprises to seize such opportunities in future procurements by The National Archives. Engaging in these projects can help businesses enhance their portfolio and credibility in providing strategic education content solutions.

## Notice

Prioritising, grouping and designing Education content which enables users to access it with ease, by prototyping, refining, and defining the strategic foundations for TNA's future education content.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f9ab8b-5bd5-4711-a5e8-d0cec8b2f291 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,375 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,375 |
| 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
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72130000 - Computer-site planning consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f9ab8b-5bd5-4711-a5e8-d0cec8b2f291

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f9ab8b-5bd5-4711-a5e8-d0cec8b2f291
  8th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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