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title: "Research - Barriers to Mobility, and Leadership Skills"
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# Research - Barriers to Mobility, and Leadership Skills

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a4c2a55-1ef2-4f4a-ac3e-106ac71d7295

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## Summary

The UK National Archives and the Archives and Records Association are seeking a supplier to conduct research on barriers to career mobility and gaps in leadership skills within the record-keeping sector. The procurement process, managed by The National Archives, falls under the business services category and is located in Richmond, England. The tender is at the award stage, with a contract period starting on April 8, 2024, and ending on July 31, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing services in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security to compete for a contract with The National Archives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity, which aims to develop future training initiatives for the record-keeping sector. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, allowing a wide range of businesses to participate in this research project.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement process is for The UK National Archives and the Archives and Records Association to select a supplier to undertake research to identify barriers, opportunities and solutions to address issues related to career mobility and gaps in leadership skills within the record keeping sector. The research will help both The National Archives and the Archives and Records Association to develop future training opportunities for the sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728ce467-f4e8-4b52-a4ff-3437861aec2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | LOUISE RAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 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

- 3 Apr 2024 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728ce467-f4e8-4b52-a4ff-3437861aec2b
- 7 Mar 2024 at 12:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da654490-f2d0-4d1b-aba1-31f0468e8d6b
- 27 Feb 2024 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da654490-f2d0-4d1b-aba1-31f0468e8d6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728ce467-f4e8-4b52-a4ff-3437861aec2b
  3rd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da654490-f2d0-4d1b-aba1-31f0468e8d6b
  7th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1bfd1dc-73c6-4987-8994-d26e6787b42b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a77ce81-56cc-43c5-b3d0-3e3d3f71ea08

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