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title: "Public beta launch of TNA's new catalogue search and collection explorer, and iterative improvements"
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# Public beta launch of TNA's new catalogue search and collection explorer, and iterative improvements

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d4bec86-a1f4-45d9-b267-1de31d7d8132

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## Summary

The National Archives (TNA) has completed a procurement process for the public beta launch of a new catalogue search and collection explorer, along with iterative improvements under the IT services category. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from January 9, 2023, to July 6, 2023, with a total contract value of £279,400 in GBP. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Torchbox Ltd being the active supplier selected for this contract.

This tender opportunity with TNA presents a chance for businesses specializing in IT services like consulting, software development, and Internet support to grow their operations. SMEs particularly stand to benefit from this procurement opportunity. The location of the procurement is Richmond, England, with a deadline for submissions by November 30, 2022. Businesses with expertise in similar services are well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process.

## Notice

https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/18549 Digital Outcomes and Specialists Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dadbd08-01d3-47ac-8958-82d239cbba97 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2023 - 6 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £279,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £279,400 |
| 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 | TORCHBOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2023 at 12:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dadbd08-01d3-47ac-8958-82d239cbba97
- 5 Jan 2023 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dadbd08-01d3-47ac-8958-82d239cbba97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dadbd08-01d3-47ac-8958-82d239cbba97
  3rd April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/18549
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/18549DigitalOutcomesandSpecialistsFramework

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