--- title: "Refresh of Archive Service Accreditation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-418fd92e-08dc-4bf2-a649-87c2dc0a342c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-418fd92e-08dc-4bf2-a649-87c2dc0a342c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-418fd92e-08dc-4bf2-a649-87c2dc0a342c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-418fd92e-08dc-4bf2-a649-87c2dc0a342c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES" published: "2017-07-10" --- # Refresh of Archive Service Accreditation Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-418fd92e-08dc-4bf2-a649-87c2dc0a342c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-418fd92e-08dc-4bf2-a649-87c2dc0a342c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-418fd92e-08dc-4bf2-a649-87c2dc0a342c.json) ## Summary The National Archives (TNA) is seeking a freelance consultant or organisation for the "Refresh of Archive Service Accreditation," aimed at reviewing and refreshing key aspects of the Archive Service Accreditation (ASA) programme as it reaches its fifth anniversary. This open tender, classified under research and development services, will accept bids until 30 June 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 14 July 2017 and conclude on 28 March 2018, located at TW9 4DU in Richmond, England. Interested parties should note that strong drafting skills and experience in stakeholder engagement within the heritage sector are advantageous. This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services, particularly those with expertise in the archives, cultural heritage, and stakeholder management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would benefit from competing in this process, as the tender encourages their participation by being suitable for such entities. Businesses that can demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the archives sector are well-positioned to respond to this tender successfully. ## Notice The National Archives (TNA) and the Archive Service Accreditation (ASA) partners wish to appoint a freelance consultant (or organisation) to undertake a light-touch review and refresh of elements of ASA as the programme reaches its fifth anniversary. This will include stakeholder and partner liaison, redrafting guidance, and developing an understanding of how ASA is used within the archive sector beyond applications made to the programme. For this requirement, we are particularly keen to hear from contractors with strong drafting skills, experience of stakeholder engagement and an understanding of the archives and wider heritage sector. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91597ed6-9ddc-449c-b1be-fc2e0ee3dbc4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jul 2017 | | Contract period | 10 Jul 2017 - 28 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £8,200 | | 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 | ELIZABETH OXBORROW-COWAN ASSOCIATES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2017 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91597ed6-9ddc-449c-b1be-fc2e0ee3dbc4 - 13 Jun 2017 at 13:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c264956-72bb-40f1-bdb8-c1e53461df83 - 2 Jun 2017 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c264956-72bb-40f1-bdb8-c1e53461df83 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91597ed6-9ddc-449c-b1be-fc2e0ee3dbc4 10th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c264956-72bb-40f1-bdb8-c1e53461df83 13th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95ee9e05-3712-4e0a-884c-febc87b370f0 Invitation to Tender - Refresh of Archive Sector Accreditation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c26b5dc5-3c60-40c0-9797-f5b1391da38d Clarification Questions and Responses - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c06e2495-bc45-435d-b33b-4e2e80b99bad Archive Service Accreditation Commitee minutes 11 May 2017 short minutes DRAFT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e95c1b1-4e40-45fd-86bc-a7cc3e53bc49 Accreditation Assessor training Powerpoint slides ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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