--- title: "Invitation to Tender - Development of Training Resources" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6a08c59-af33-4c4a-8756-4e1affc9e9c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6a08c59-af33-4c4a-8756-4e1affc9e9c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6a08c59-af33-4c4a-8756-4e1affc9e9c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6a08c59-af33-4c4a-8756-4e1affc9e9c8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES" published: "2020-06-15" --- # Invitation to Tender - Development of Training Resources Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6a08c59-af33-4c4a-8756-4e1affc9e9c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6a08c59-af33-4c4a-8756-4e1affc9e9c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6a08c59-af33-4c4a-8756-4e1affc9e9c8.json) ## Summary The National Archives, located in Richmond, England, has completed a public procurement process titled "Invitation to Tender - Development of Training Resources" aimed at creating training materials for digital preservation in archives. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to the Digital Preservation Coalition for a total of £49,950. The tender period concluded on 18th October 2019, and the contract period ran from 28th October 2019 until 31st March 2020. The procurement classified under services, specifically within the realm of research and development as well as educational and training services. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses focused on creating educational resources, consultancy, or specialised training services. Companies, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), have the potential to engage in similar offers aimed at enhancing digital preservation capabilities. Contracting authorities like The National Archives require innovative solutions, making this sector an ideal area for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in public procurement. ## Notice The National Archives is seeking a supplier to deliver training materials designed to provide an online development pathway which will guide new starters and intermediate practitioners towards expert status in implementing digital preservation for archives. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26c0bf2e-f0f2-4cbb-a442-bb4b9d2828e6 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Oct 2019 | | Contract period | 28 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £65,520 | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | DIGITAL PRESERVATION COALITION; LLEWELLYN MCLAREN CONSULTING | ## 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 - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting 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 - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2020 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26c0bf2e-f0f2-4cbb-a442-bb4b9d2828e6 - 1 Nov 2019 at 15:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95fdd83f-707c-4a98-9aaa-8604b2106cc1 - 28 Oct 2019 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95fdd83f-707c-4a98-9aaa-8604b2106cc1 - 14 Oct 2019 at 11:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85fb722-b6f7-4235-986a-c3dcb3ef9dc1 - 30 Sep 2019 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85fb722-b6f7-4235-986a-c3dcb3ef9dc1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26c0bf2e-f0f2-4cbb-a442-bb4b9d2828e6 15th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95fdd83f-707c-4a98-9aaa-8604b2106cc1 28th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85fb722-b6f7-4235-986a-c3dcb3ef9dc1 14th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a14f0e0a-77cb-40c1-a166-136405abbd32 Invitation to Tender - Development of Training Resources - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78029f53-2edd-48a0-ad5f-43c1152ec830 Clarification Questions and Responses ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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