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title: "Focus Groups"
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# Focus Groups

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aff95185-1831-43e8-a299-c111517d99b7

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## Summary

The National Archives, located in Kew, Richmond, has initiated a procurement process for a contract titled "Focus Groups". This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). The contract aims to develop and deliver focus groups with early- and mid-career archivists to address the leadership skills gap in the sector. The tender was published on 28th January 2021 and is classified as an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 8th February 2021. The contract is set to commence on 14th February 2021 and run until 31st March 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in research and educational programme development, as well as business services related to consulting and training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar initiatives would be well-suited to participate, given the focus on gathering insights and designing skills development content within the archive sector. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance a business's visibility and network within the public sector, ultimately fostering strategic partnerships and new projects.

## Notice

To develop and deliver a series of focus groups with early- and mid-career archivists to interrogate the leadership skills gap within the sector and the potential design of a learning programme to address this The outcomes from the groups will help inform the development of the content of a Leadership skills programme to be delivered to the archive sector. We would value submissions from companies with experience in delivering research and creating content for the development of skills programmes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f8a93a-8db2-43a2-8146-41b103ffd694 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,850 |
| 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 | THE FOCUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f8a93a-8db2-43a2-8146-41b103ffd694
- 28 Jan 2021 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6179d3ed-e864-4b0e-8d36-f6dae1a9254f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f8a93a-8db2-43a2-8146-41b103ffd694
  12th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6179d3ed-e864-4b0e-8d36-f6dae1a9254f
  28th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0068468a-d28b-4f01-80b5-fec1949e76b2

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