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title: "Audio tour design and production for Love Letters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06628c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Audio tour design and production for Love Letters

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06628c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Audio tour design and production for Love Letters" was conducted by The National Archives, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, situated in Richmond, UKI75. This contract falls under the industry category of services related to museum-exhibition, specifically targeting regions UKI and UKJ. The contract was awarded on 4th March 2026, with the procurement stage currently in the award phase. The procurement method applied was direct, characterised by a process below threshold without competition, and the project ran from 18th December 2025 to 31st May 2026, entailing a gross value of £17,892.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in multimedia and audio production, especially those with expertise in creating engaging audio tours and museum-exhibition services. Given that the procurement was carried out without competition, similar opportunities could benefit small to medium enterprises capable of offering bespoke services for cultural organisations. The project was awarded to Smartify, a company based in London and known for its innovative approaches within the creative and tech industries. Businesses that can provide tailored and high-quality production services may find chances for growth in future collaborative projects initiated by central government authorities like The National Archives.

## Notice

One-off set fee alongside an annual fee and recording, editing, and production fees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019704-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,910 |

## 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 | SMARTIFY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 17:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019704-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019704-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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