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title: "Evaluation of the Digital Capacity Building Programmes 'Plugged In, Powered Up'"
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# Evaluation of the Digital Capacity Building Programmes 'Plugged In, Powered Up'

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9bd9b95-11ce-4e56-8805-3041e02f5e48

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## Summary

The National Archives is seeking to evaluate its digital capacity building programmes titled 'Plugged In, Powered Up'. This public procurement contract, valued at £15,000, falls under the category of business services, particularly in areas related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender process has now concluded, with the contract anticipated to commence on 18th July 2022 and run until 30th September 2022. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with the tender period closing on 17th June 2022.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and evaluation services, particularly those with experience in the education and training sector or expertise in digital skills enhancement. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the archives sector and possess the capability to measure improvements in digital knowledge and skills are well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this evaluation project could aid in expanding their portfolio while also contributing positively to the development of the sector.

## Notice

Our digital capacity building strategy, 'Plugged In, Powered Up' set out an ambitious plan of programmes, training and resources to support the archives sector meet its digital ambitions. It set out a plan for three business years of work and was be delivered from 2019 to 2022. We are looking to evaluate the success of Plugged in, Powered Up in terms of measurable improvements in digital knowledge and skill within the archive sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8878bd73-d52a-41fd-beaf-06ba48a3ae7a |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,875 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | RUTH AMOS; SIMON WILSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2022 at 09:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8878bd73-d52a-41fd-beaf-06ba48a3ae7a
- 4 Jul 2022 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8878bd73-d52a-41fd-beaf-06ba48a3ae7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8878bd73-d52a-41fd-beaf-06ba48a3ae7a
  4th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84430556-913a-4d44-b8d9-cf2a6e8afecb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15720924-b632-4f93-a20e-a3f4ca6bb5fb

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