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Times Digital Achive

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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27 May 2025 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Times Digital Archive" involves Leeds City Council as the contracting authority, focusing on the provision of access to historical newspaper articles. The industry category for this tender falls under newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, with the geographical focus being Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This process was in the award stage, completed with a contract awarded on 27th May 2025, following the tender period that ended on 19th May 2025. This was a direct procurement method leading to a direct award, and the contract is set to start on 20th May 2025 and end on 28th February 2026.

This direct procurement presents opportunities for large-scale businesses, given the nature of the procurement method and the value of the award. The contract, valued at £12,155.06, was awarded to Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd., a large supplier. Businesses in the media and publishing sectors, particularly those specialising in digital archiving and access to historical records, could find such contracts particularly suited for growth by delivering quality services and establishing strong relationships with governmental bodies like Leeds City Council. Although the process has concluded, understanding the requirements and standards of such tenders can inform future opportunities in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Times Digital Achive

Notice Description

Provision of access to historical newspaper articles

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bc88645-66c8-4c77-9726-c6e4824f1ec6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47f2e5ea-5946-4aa9-9c1e-6b645240b970
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

22210000 - Newspapers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,155 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENGAGE LEARNING (EMEA

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