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title: "Volunteer Cataloguing in Archives"
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buyer: "NATIONAL ARCHIVES PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE"
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# Volunteer Cataloguing in Archives

Buyer: NATIONAL ARCHIVES PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94c4d942-25a1-472f-a177-570af257734b

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## Summary

The National Archives Public Record Office is seeking a freelance consultant or organisation to provide guidance on the involvement of volunteers in archival cataloguing through a tender titled "Volunteer Cataloguing in Archives." This procurement falls within the consultancy services sector and is located in Richmond, England. The tender was published on 3rd February 2017 and closed on 6th March 2017, with the awarded contract valued at £4,800, which commenced on 13th March 2017 and is set to conclude on 16th June 2017. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for widespread competition among applicants.

This opportunity serves as an excellent platform for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in archival practices or volunteer management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well positioned to compete due to the project's nature and requirements, which demand both knowledge of cataloguing standards and the ability to foster volunteer engagement effectively. Such businesses can leverage their skills to contribute significantly to the development of high-quality cataloguing practices benefiting the archival sector.

## Notice

TNA wishes to appoint a freelance consultant (or organisation) to produce guidance on the role volunteers can play in archival cataloguing. The guidance will assist archives across the sector in managing cataloguing projects through outlining how they can successfully utilise voluntary assistance for specific aspects of the required work. The Appointed Supplier will be expected to have a good working knowledge of current cataloguing practices, processes and standards and how volunteers can best work with archive professionals to produce high quality cataloguing appropriate to the needs of the archive's stakeholders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794763e1-654c-4a32-a9bd-afd4f0cd8cf9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2017 - 16 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,800 |
| 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 | NATIONAL ARCHIVES PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE |
| 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 | REDQUADRANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2017 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794763e1-654c-4a32-a9bd-afd4f0cd8cf9
- 3 Feb 2017 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c976460-93ac-4cde-9fa8-900b3e749c99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794763e1-654c-4a32-a9bd-afd4f0cd8cf9
  10th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c976460-93ac-4cde-9fa8-900b3e749c99
  3rd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4657d6fa-fcf9-4d82-b81d-86f5295d4649
  Invitation to Tender

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