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title: "Experienced Historical Researcher/Cataloguer"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-01-10"
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# Experienced Historical Researcher/Cataloguer

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-558b3044-849c-4f2d-826e-d4b07111508c

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## Summary

The National Archives has awarded a contract for an Experienced Historical Researcher/Cataloguer in business services. The procurement involved appointing a researcher with knowledge of transatlantic slavery history. The contract is valued at £13,000 with a contract period starting on 1st December 2022 and ending on 28th February 2023. The tender process was open, and the deadline for submissions was 7th November 2022.

This procurement opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses in services related to historical research and cataloguing could compete for similar tenders. Located in Richmond, England, this tender created a chance for selected suppliers to contribute to historical documentation around transatlantic slavery, providing growth opportunities for relevant businesses.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint an experienced researcher/cataloguer with detailed knowledge of the history of transatlantic slavery and a high level of experience with 18th and early 19th century records to begin a listing of documents in the Detached Papers of the Royal African Company.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86644bc9-b956-4e12-8fb0-398f8f722ff2 |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2023 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,000 |
| 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 | BRIONY WIDDIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2023 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86644bc9-b956-4e12-8fb0-398f8f722ff2
- 12 Oct 2022 at 11:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67845530-fc7e-4437-92f0-260fa370bd7e
- 12 Oct 2022 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67845530-fc7e-4437-92f0-260fa370bd7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86644bc9-b956-4e12-8fb0-398f8f722ff2
  10th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67845530-fc7e-4437-92f0-260fa370bd7e
  12th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77cb3f2b-ebee-4c98-b97a-1b7b78127731

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