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title: "UKG Framework License Discovery"
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# UKG Framework License Discovery

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b7bc6ed-a95b-4157-9003-280e7a9b5e84

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## Summary

The National Archives, a government entity based in Richmond, England, has concluded its procurement process for the "UKG Framework License Discovery" project, classified under Research and Development Services, with a budget of £59,724. The project aims to assess user needs and challenges within existing services for future development. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and is now in the award phase. Key dates include the tender period concluding on 29th January 2026, followed by the contract period from 2nd February to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents SMEs with substantial growth opportunities by enabling engagement in research and consultancy services within the public sector. Businesses skilled in service improvement and user experience development, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy, will find this procurement opportunity notably beneficial. Awarded to "Projects By IF Ltd", a London-based SME, this contract will allow for strategic collaboration with a renowned public institution, potentially expanding their portfolio within governmental research and development services.

## Notice

UKG Framework License Discovery: Understanding the challenges users experience with the existing service and key priority user needs for future development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e81cba-d1a5-45b1-8cec-e84e9545650f |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,724 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,724 |
| 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 | PROJECTS BY IF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e81cba-d1a5-45b1-8cec-e84e9545650f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e81cba-d1a5-45b1-8cec-e84e9545650f
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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