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title: "The Cataloguing of Census Records - AWARD"
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# The Cataloguing of Census Records - AWARD

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e09b3ae9-1f8a-46d2-a2f1-84aa1684d0ea

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Cataloguing of Census Records" has been awarded to TNT UK Limited by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), located in Gwent, United Kingdom. The contract, part of the services industry and processed through a selective procurement method, was officially awarded on 4th January 2018. The contract spans from 27th November 2017 to 30th April 2018, and its completion involves cataloguing confidential census records in line with National Archive standards, including transportation services between locations. The tender period officially ended on 14th October 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in cataloguing, archival services, or secure handling of sensitive information. Businesses experienced in contract management, logistics, and data processing would find suitable avenues through this project. Engaging in such contracts can enhance visibility and credibility in the public sector, fostering long-term partnerships with major public organisations like the Office for National Statistics.

## Notice

This Procurement shall be known as the Cataloguing of Census Records (the Services). ONS requires a cataloguing service for all series (Census years) that adheres to National Archive standards for cataloguing. Records catalogued must be treated with the utmost confidentiality and kept secure at all times as the records are classified as OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE according to the Government Security Classification Scheme. There is also an element of packing, transportation and unpacking between two of the customers sites for a single series more details of which are enclosed within the Statement of Requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/decb987c-4ce9-47e7-abe2-f94f44166032 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | GWENT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TNT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79995200 - Cataloguing services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/decb987c-4ce9-47e7-abe2-f94f44166032

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/decb987c-4ce9-47e7-abe2-f94f44166032
  5th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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