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title: "The National Archives website, Discovery and Alpha that reimagines our whole offer"
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# The National Archives website, Discovery and Alpha that reimagines our whole offer

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2fe1ec9-9b7c-455f-9814-bfdba0f7facc

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## Summary

The National Archives has completed a procurement process for the project titled "The National Archives website, Discovery and Alpha that reimagines our whole offer". This initiative falls under the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and internet support. The contract, valued at £402,475, was awarded on 27 September 2019, with the contract period commencing on 15 October 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2020. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with delivery addresses located in Richmond, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in website development and user experience design. Companies that are well-suited to compete include digital agencies and software development firms capable of delivering innovative web solutions tailored to user needs. Engaging with this project allows businesses to leverage their technical capabilities while contributing to a key governmental digital transformation.

## Notice

We need an expert partner to explore, shape, co-create, build and test, in public, a prototype for a new www.nationalarchives.gov.uk website, shaped by user needs. We need a fresh eye and fresh thinking, to select and take advantage of technical possibilities, as we co-create a service that meets user's needs. As advertised at https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/10287 Digital Outcomes and Specialists Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47b29e98-a498-4142-9c7f-efb6f4962fc8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £402,475 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £402,475 |
| 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 | DIGIRATI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2019 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47b29e98-a498-4142-9c7f-efb6f4962fc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47b29e98-a498-4142-9c7f-efb6f4962fc8
  15th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/10287

## Provenance

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