--- title: "Workforce Development Strategy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5cd9f404-5e4b-4002-8f16-da0f1fe0bbcc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5cd9f404-5e4b-4002-8f16-da0f1fe0bbcc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cd9f404-5e4b-4002-8f16-da0f1fe0bbcc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cd9f404-5e4b-4002-8f16-da0f1fe0bbcc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES" published: "2017-09-14" --- # Workforce Development Strategy Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cd9f404-5e4b-4002-8f16-da0f1fe0bbcc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5cd9f404-5e4b-4002-8f16-da0f1fe0bbcc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cd9f404-5e4b-4002-8f16-da0f1fe0bbcc.json) ## Summary The National Archives is undertaking a procurement process titled "Workforce Development Strategy," aimed at creating a workforce development strategy for the archives sector. The project is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, with a specific focus on enhancing the skills and diversity of the workforce over a four-year delivery period. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 8 September 2017. The contract will commence on 18 September 2017 and is set to end on 17 September 2018. The location for the delivery of this project is in Richmond, England. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy, workforce training, and development services, as well as organisations with expertise in the cultural and heritage sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability for these types of businesses. The successful bidder will be responsible for supporting the National Archives in identifying and implementing innovative workforce strategies, thereby playing a crucial role in shaping the future of the archives sector. ## Notice The National Archives (TNA) seeks to commission a piece of work to scope and create a workforce development strategy for the archives sector. Delivery of the strategy will be led by TNA as archives sector lead, in collaboration with a network of partners across the information, culture and heritage sectors. The project will create a workforce development strategy with a framework of programmes to be delivered over the following four years. This strategy will be created by: Identifying a model for a diverse, skilled, flexible and confident workforce to capitalise on the opportunities set out in our vision, Archives Unlocked. Benchmarking the current workforce against this model, and identify key challenges, barriers and opportunities for development. Drafting a framework of a limited number of workstreams or core programmes to support workforce development. Identify existing and planned initiatives across the information, culture and heritage sectors that we could work with, and identify potential partner bodies and funders. Additional information: 31 August 2017 - amended submission deadline on page 1 to match date in procurement timetable ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841d62fe-c122-41d3-a81e-e869d52b370d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | 17 Sep 2017 - 17 Sep 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £16,550 | | 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 | PYE TAIT CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80000000 - Education and training services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 14 Sep 2017 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841d62fe-c122-41d3-a81e-e869d52b370d - 31 Aug 2017 at 11:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ba4da3-4ad6-4638-b286-fca2282eeffa - 21 Aug 2017 at 12:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ba4da3-4ad6-4638-b286-fca2282eeffa - 9 Aug 2017 at 14:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ba4da3-4ad6-4638-b286-fca2282eeffa - 9 Aug 2017 at 11:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ba4da3-4ad6-4638-b286-fca2282eeffa - 9 Aug 2017 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ba4da3-4ad6-4638-b286-fca2282eeffa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841d62fe-c122-41d3-a81e-e869d52b370d 14th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ba4da3-4ad6-4638-b286-fca2282eeffa 31st August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd18ac3c-efd1-406d-ae6c-75004110c66d The National Archives - Workforce Development Strategy - Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbd8428f-433e-4f95-803b-fb6cf51a1244 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26b83c05-4a84-4889-83d9-3f0d6d28d055 Clarification questions and responses - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43c71529-edaa-49ce-85e3-869db551649f The National Archives - Workforce Development Strategy - Invitation to Tender (amended) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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