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title: "Search Alpha/Beta - Empowering users to search The National Archives catalogue and website"
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# Search Alpha/Beta - Empowering users to search The National Archives catalogue and website

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2466c36e-bd20-431f-8097-548e017a3d33

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## Summary

The National Archives has conducted a procurement process titled "Search Alpha/Beta - Empowering users to search The National Archives catalogue and website," falling under the IT services category. This tender was awarded to Numiko Limited, with a contract value of £100,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to begin on 11th October 2021 and will conclude on 14th March 2022. The key dates include the tender deadline, which was on 11th August 2021, and the award date of 14th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, and internet services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing search engines, particularly using Elasticsearch, would be well-suited to compete in future tender processes similar to this one. The project aims to enhance user experience on the National Archives website, suggesting potential for innovative tech solutions tailored to the public sector.

## Notice

With our new website's Private Beta nearly complete, we now require a partner with skill and expertise in developing powerful search engines using Elasticsearch to build a new service for the next www.nationalarchives.gov.uk website. Digital Outcomes and Specialists Framework https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/15311

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aa48156-4463-4d93-8830-c626e917da1d |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 14 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | NUMIKO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2021 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aa48156-4463-4d93-8830-c626e917da1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aa48156-4463-4d93-8830-c626e917da1d
  23rd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/15311

## Provenance

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