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title: "Contingent Labour"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
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# Contingent Labour

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8691204-0c5f-4334-98e2-dc6aeedca002

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## Summary

The National Archives, located in Richmond, England, has completed the procurement process for contingent labour services under the title "Contingent Labour," which falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV code 79620000). This selective procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 20th February 2026, with the award made to Zebra People Limited on the same day. The contract period is set between 24th February 2026 and 31st March 2026, with a value of £17,595. The procurement process is now in the award stage.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary staffing solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability criteria explicitly favoured SME participation. Zebra People Limited, an SME, has been selected to provide these services, illustrating the potential for similar-sized businesses to successfully compete in future tenders. Organisations with a focus on personnel supply can seek similar opportunities by aligning their offerings with framework agreements that facilitate call-off procedures. The contract location in Richmond offers an advantageous position for businesses operating, or looking to expand, in Southeast England.

## Notice

Temporary staffing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c810e362-f1d5-43b0-b663-9cdb6ac51a13 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,595 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,595 |
| 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 | ZEBRA PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c810e362-f1d5-43b0-b663-9cdb6ac51a13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c810e362-f1d5-43b0-b663-9cdb6ac51a13
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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