Award

Genealogy Database and British Newspaper Archive

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

31 Jan 2024 at 13:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Genealogy Database and British Newspaper Archive system to JCS Online Resources. The contract, valued at £13,122, falls under the services category. The tender was directly awarded, with the contract period set to start on March 30, 2024, and end on March 29, 2025. The procurement process concluded on January 31, 2024.

This procurement provides an opportunity for businesses involved in software packages and information systems to engage with Sheffield City Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this tender. Businesses operating in Yorkshire and the Humber region, particularly in the United Kingdom, stand to benefit from participating in this contracting process. For those interested, the contact point at Sheffield City Council for further details is Daniel Rushton (email: daniel.rushton@sheffield.gov.uk).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Genealogy Database and British Newspaper Archive

Notice Description

The FindMyPast system is a genealogy database used by customers of the Sheffield Libraries and Archives. Once customers access the system, they have the ability to start their immediate family tree and then delve into history to find information about their ancestors via worldwide records and the 1939 register. The FindMyPast system also provides access to The British Newspaper Archive which is the world's largest online collection of British and Irish newspapers. The award is approved , decision taken by the Officer with the delegated authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cf8b460-6519-4429-a85c-312c2eb0d477
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a373a90-e6db-4245-8778-7063f2fcf4d5
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,122 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,122 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JCS ONLINE RESOURCES

Further Information

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