--- title: "Review of Archive Sector Leadership" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7664208e-913d-4532-8139-7a4c5a1c10b7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7664208e-913d-4532-8139-7a4c5a1c10b7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7664208e-913d-4532-8139-7a4c5a1c10b7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7664208e-913d-4532-8139-7a4c5a1c10b7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES" published: "2021-09-07" --- # Review of Archive Sector Leadership Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7664208e-913d-4532-8139-7a4c5a1c10b7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7664208e-913d-4532-8139-7a4c5a1c10b7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7664208e-913d-4532-8139-7a4c5a1c10b7.json) ## Summary The National Archives is conducting a procurement process titled "Review of Archive Sector Leadership," aimed at providing consultancy services related to sector leadership in the archives domain. This tender, classified under business services and recreational, cultural, and sporting services, was initiated on 7th July 2021 and is currently in the award stage following the completion of the tender period on 5th August 2021. The contract is set to commence on 10th August 2021 and will run until 30th November 2021. This open procedure procurement process allows suppliers to submit their bids without pre-qualification, and the contract value has been stated as £24,057. The location for service delivery is Richmond, England, with the delivery address identified as postal code TW9 4DU. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in consulting and research methodologies related to archival practices, governance, and leadership development. Businesses that focus on facilitating discussions, conducting stakeholder engagement, and developing strategic recommendations would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The engagement in such consultancy work not only supports the growth of the archives sector but also allows participating businesses to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolios in the public sector. ## Notice 1. Develop an approach for a facilitated conversation, and suggest different research methods, with the archives sector and its stakeholders on the role of sector leadership. 2. Run a series of facilitated sessions for the purposes of gathering views and intelligence. Given the timeframe and other considerations, the sessions should be run on an virtual platform. 3. Provide a follow up report summarising views and detailing recommendations resulting from the discovery process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d4e3d3-97c6-4f6d-b628-1c1830278f33 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £24,057 | | 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 | ACTIVIST GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 7 Sep 2021 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d4e3d3-97c6-4f6d-b628-1c1830278f33 - 21 Jul 2021 at 12:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cdbbeb1-47f1-4010-8955-d19033d39735 - 8 Jul 2021 at 14:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cdbbeb1-47f1-4010-8955-d19033d39735 - 7 Jul 2021 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cdbbeb1-47f1-4010-8955-d19033d39735 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d4e3d3-97c6-4f6d-b628-1c1830278f33 7th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cdbbeb1-47f1-4010-8955-d19033d39735 21st July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e83f95a-2572-418a-b9b7-d5ba16484a4d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/267b05f6-f5b2-49a7-ae2b-8bda81cce7e3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4660d41-525b-4dae-8577-ac2a28435eb3 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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