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Subscription to family history database

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract titled "Subscription to family history database" under the industry category of subscription services. The contract involves public access to the Ancestry website via library computers, valued at £54,000. The procurement process was concluded with the award to ProQuest Information and Learning Ltd, and covers the geographic location with postal code NN1 1ED in Northampton, England. The award stage commenced on 1st October 2024, with the contract set to run until 30th September 2027. This procurement was executed using an "Other - waiver" procurement method, indicating a possible alternative or simplified approach.

For businesses that provide comprehensive database services or specialise in subscription models, this tender represents an opportunity to engage in long-term partnerships with public sector buyers. Although suitable for larger entities like ProQuest Information and Learning Ltd rather than SMEs, such contracts can help firms establish robust government portfolios, enhance service delivery capabilities, and strategically expand their offerings in the subscription service sector.

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Notice Title

Subscription to family history database

Notice Description

Public access to Ancestry website through library computers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05a0adb1-f42d-4d06-8291-93ab28e62285
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c76cbb-c96b-446b-a148-bae083ea628b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - waiver
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROQUEST INFORMATION AND LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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