---
title: "ResearchSpace Service and Support Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a11"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# ResearchSpace Service and Support Contract

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a11

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by The National Archives has culminated in an award for the "ResearchSpace Service and Support Contract." This opportunity, focused on the software programming and consultancy services sector, covers extensive regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The process followed a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold, allowing The National Archives to finalise the contract without competition. The contract, valued at £45,450 (gross value £54,540), was signed on 25 March 2025 and is slated to run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. This service-oriented tender is now in the award stage and has been marked as complete.

This procurement provides significant business opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software and IT services who are looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The award to KARTOGRAPHY COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY, a recognised SME, exemplifies the potential for similar companies to gain valuable contracts with esteemed institutions like The National Archives. By focussing on services aligned with government agency needs, businesses can leverage such contracts to foster long-term growth and establish a solid reputation in public sector contracting.

## Notice

ResearchSpace Service and Support Contract - 3 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023672-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,450 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | KARTOGRAPHY COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 09:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023672-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023672-2025
  21st May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kartography.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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