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Subscription to family history databases

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2025 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for a subscription to family history databases, specifically providing public access to Findmypast and the British Newspaper Archive through library computers. This contract falls under the industry category of Library software package and Library management services, with a total value of £30,000. The contract is situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted under the "Other - Waiver" method, with the tender period closing on January 21, 2025. The contract period spans from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027. A formal award was made on January 21, 2025, with publication of the award notice on February 17, 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in library software and management services. Large-scale suppliers with the capability to handle the provision and maintenance of family history database subscriptions for public libraries are well-suited to capitalise on such contracts. The provider, JCS Online Resources, exemplifies the type of business that could gain from similar procurement opportunities, benefiting from the steady and defined contract period. Engaging in this procurement allows businesses to enhance their portfolios, establish long-term partnerships with local councils, and contribute to the enhancement of public library services in the East Midlands.

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Notice Title

Subscription to family history databases

Notice Description

Public access to Findmypast and the British Newspaper Archive through library computers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66075a65-b78d-4311-a4fb-b4e61480db98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98485298-6d0e-4a41-a06a-82d61a82cbb7
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

79995000 - Library management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JCS ONLINE RESOURCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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