--- title: "PODCAST CONTENT & PRODUCTION SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06607b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06607b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06607b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06607b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES" published: "2026-03-24" --- # PODCAST CONTENT & PRODUCTION SERVICES Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06607b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06607b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06607b.json) ## Summary The National Archives is actively seeking a delivery partner for podcast content and production services, focusing on expanding its "On the Record at The National Archives" podcast. This project is categorised under recreational, cultural, and sporting services and will operate across various UK regions. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with an end date for tenders set for 2nd April 2026. This open competition allows businesses to submit proposals to The National Archives via email. The contract period extends from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028, with a maximum potential expenditure of £135,000, though this figure is not guaranteed and will depend on service needs. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in storytelling and podcast production, especially those experienced in engaging non-specialist audiences and collaborating with heritage organisations. Companies with a keen understanding of government processes and a sensitivity to working with civil servants will find this project particularly suitable. Given the open procurement method, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a dynamic, flexible approach to content creation are encouraged to participate. The emphasis on quality over price in the award criteria highlights the importance of delivering high-standard, creative service solutions. Participants should prepare to engage closely with The National Archives' digital engagement team to cultivate innovative, insightful podcast content. ## Notice The objective of this procurement is to appoint a delivery partner who will work with us over the next two years to develop, produce and grow our podcast, On the Record at The National Archives. We are seeking high quality production support that will help expand the podcast's reach, strengthen its promotional impact, and ensure alignment with our wider organisational strategy. The successful supplier will be an engaging storyteller with substantial experience of working collaboratively with museums and heritage organisations to interpret collections for non-specialist audiences, and with specific experience of podcast development and delivery. You will work with us to creatively shape the production of new podcasts, script informative narration, and support recording to make interviews engaging. You will edit the podcast and ultimately deliver audio files and full transcripts of high-quality episodes ready for general release. We produce the podcast in a conversational, engaging style that remains professional and balanced. We want to continue developing this approach, exploring formats and techniques that strengthen what is already working well for our audiences. The successful supplier will be sensitive to our position as a government department and our roles as civil servants, working with us to create sign-off processes, whilst developing thought-provoking and insightful approaches to storytelling using our experts and unique collection. The use of external guests and interviewees is welcomed however please note that we have set fees for these contributions. The successful supplier will work closely on an ongoing basis with The National Archives' digital engagement team as well as series-specific project teams; collaborating to deliver sustainable content which is both flexible and dynamic. The proposed contract period is 2 years (24 months). Maximum expenditure over the course of the contract period is PS135,000 (inc. VAT). Please note that this is not a guaranteed level of expenditure. This is a call off contract where services will be commissioned on an 'as needed' basis. As such, total expenditure could be less than the PS135,000 quoted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026831-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £112,500 | | Lots value | £112,500 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 24 Mar 2026 at 13:48 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026831-2026 - 3 Mar 2026 at 09:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018769-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026831-2026 24th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018769-2026 3rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12805 ITT Document - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13893 Clarification Questions & Answers ## Notice URLs - http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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