Buyer Name: The National Archives
Buyer Address: Kew, Richmond, UKI75, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Buyer Name: The National Archives
Buyer Address: Kew, Richmond, UKI75, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Buyer Name: UK Research and Innovation
Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Contact Email: commercial@ukri.org
The purpose of this procurement process is to select a supplier to evaluate the AHRC-funded 'Spaces, Places and Belonging' Community Hub between 2025 and 2027. The attached invitation to tender specifies the requirements for potential suppliers.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065593-2025
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Lot 1 Value: GBP 31,294.17
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 37,553.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-12-15T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-12-14T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
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Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (18.2%)
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Document Description: Received clarification questions & responses.
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