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title: "Trainee Programme for Transforming Archives"
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# Trainee Programme for Transforming Archives

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61d2f22b-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The National Archives, based in Richmond, England, has completed a procurement process for the "Trainee Programme for Transforming Archives". The programme aims to provide a 'transition into employment' for 36 trainees within the library, archives, museums, and other cultural services industry. This tender was published on 12 May 2015 and concluded with its final award on 5 May 2017, having an allocated budget of £12,000. The contract period commenced on 30 June 2015 and will conclude on 31 December 2017.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in training and employment services, particularly those focusing on youth employment initiatives and educational projects. Companies with expertise in cultural sector training programmes and transitioning individuals into permanent roles would be well-positioned to compete. The nature of this procurement encourages innovative approaches to supporting trainees, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their engagement in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Provision of a 'transition into employment' programme for 36 trainees as part of Transforming Archives. Further details are outlined in the attached document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ecb850-c54d-4fe1-842c-17271546cc48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2017 - 7 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOT AWARDED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 5 May 2017 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ecb850-c54d-4fe1-842c-17271546cc48
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e59106c2-729d-4336-af6b-fc9764e4be03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ecb850-c54d-4fe1-842c-17271546cc48
  5th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e59106c2-729d-4336-af6b-fc9764e4be03
  12th May 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70cf359f-8117-4e97-b663-d6b44547f0a7
  Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73e69698-218f-43fc-94ec-eff4abf4bac0
  Requirements

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