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title: "Review of Use of Statistical Evidence in the Archives Sector"
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# Review of Use of Statistical Evidence in the Archives Sector

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ded33c6f-7f27-434b-89e0-a8dfe017e1b8

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## Summary

The National Archives is currently involved in a procurement process for a consultancy project titled "Review of Use of Statistical Evidence in the Archives Sector." This open tender, classified under Research and Development services, aims to map existing statistical practices within the archives sector. The tender was published on 12th October 2018, with a submission deadline set for 30th November 2018. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 7th January 2019 and conclude by 31st May 2019, with delivery addresses located in Richmond, England.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and consultancy services. Businesses equipped with strong analytical capabilities and experience in statistical methodologies could particularly excel. Additionally, firms with a background in public sector consultancy or the archives industry may find themselves well-suited to meet the specified requirements, thereby leveraging this contract to enhance their market presence and foster business growth.

## Notice

This invitation to tender specifies the requirements for a review of the current schemes for the capture, dissemination and use of statistical evidence within the archive sector. The review will comprise: A mapping exercise to identify existing statistics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are captured and used by the archive sector, highlighting duplication, contradictions and gaps. Interview-based and/or focus-group based research with key stakeholders to identify perceived constraints, weaknesses, strengths and opportunities with existing statistics and KPIs and the schemes used to collect and collate data, produce reports thereon and disseminate the data and findings to contributors and key stakeholders within the sector. An options appraisal for improving on existing KPI sets and schemes, extending and / or streamlining the range of KPIs to include all typical areas of activity in the sector, improving participation in data capture mechanisms, improving the intelligence gained from the KPIs and the use and dissemination thereof.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff82ccce-824c-468f-9678-13d62ac380fb |
| 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 | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2018 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,350 |
| 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 | ELIZABETH OXBORROW-COWAN ASSOCIATES |

## 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

- 14 Dec 2018 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff82ccce-824c-468f-9678-13d62ac380fb
- 30 Oct 2018 at 08:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42f7e623-0054-48f6-9f31-295c4ce1c40c
- 17 Oct 2018 at 10:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42f7e623-0054-48f6-9f31-295c4ce1c40c
- 12 Oct 2018 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42f7e623-0054-48f6-9f31-295c4ce1c40c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff82ccce-824c-468f-9678-13d62ac380fb
  14th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42f7e623-0054-48f6-9f31-295c4ce1c40c
  30th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c1107be-70a1-489d-a1fb-74d32ca25c79
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eaf0aadd-fb06-4e8c-ba2f-19c30cea523c
  Clarification Questions and Responses

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