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title: "Experienced researcher/editor - early modern legal records"
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# Experienced researcher/editor - early modern legal records

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75835521-e3fb-4b80-939a-431633595893

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## Summary

The National Archives has recently completed a procurement process for the position of "Experienced researcher/editor - early modern legal records." This contract was classified under the category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services and is based in Richmond, England. The tender, initiated as an open procedure, had a submission deadline of 16th December 2021 and is now in the award stage. The contracted services are scheduled to commence on 3rd January 2022 and conclude by 31st March 2022, with a total contract value of £12,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in historical research and editing, particularly those skilled in medieval and early modern English and Welsh contexts. Businesses that specialise in archival studies, legal history, or digital catalogue creation would find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities, enabling them to engage with culturally important projects that could enhance their portfolio and expand their market reach.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint an experienced researcher/editor with detailed knowledge of medieval and early modern English and Welsh names and place names, of likely contemporary subjects/vocabulary of litigation, and of TNA reference systems, to create searchable descriptions in TNA's online catalogue Discovery of over 13,000 detailed complaints by the tenants of the Tudor Duchy of Lancaster.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08cd0cd7-7f58-49a2-aa8c-b6081202fb4b |
| 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 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000 |
| 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 | PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08cd0cd7-7f58-49a2-aa8c-b6081202fb4b
- 25 Nov 2021 at 09:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3e63493-8534-4643-96d3-aadad67ddc04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08cd0cd7-7f58-49a2-aa8c-b6081202fb4b
  3rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3e63493-8534-4643-96d3-aadad67ddc04
  25th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b12a36b-a532-4302-929b-2559c8fe518a

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