Planning

PL0095 Global Family History Research Online Library Subscription

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Nov 2024 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is seeking information for a planned procurement process titled "PL0095 Global Family History Research Online Library Subscription," classified under Library, Archives, Museums, and Other Cultural Services (CPV 92500000). This service-oriented tender is currently at the planning stage, with future notices expected on 10th January 2025. The procurement covers services to be delivered in the UKH3 region, specifically Chelmsford. This request for information (RFI) aims to engage with the market to understand its capacity and interest better. Interested parties are encouraged to submit expressions of interest, although this is not a call for competition.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses operating in the cultural services sector, particularly those with experience in online library subscriptions and historical research. Companies specialising in digital archiving, library services, and genealogy could find this project a significant growth driver. Participation in this RFI could provide valuable insights and position businesses for future tendering opportunities. Organisations capable of renewing services based on user demand will find long-term engagement prospects with Essex County Council.

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Notice Title

PL0095 Global Family History Research Online Library Subscription

Notice Description

The authority is issuing this notice as a request for information to engage with the market and to gather information in order to gain a better understanding of both the markets capacity and appetite.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The authority is issuing this notice as a request for information to engage with the market and to gather information in order to gain a better understanding of both the markets capacity and appetite. If this is a service that your organisation is able to provide, please submit your expression of interest to: rula.dymond@essex.gov.uk This PIN is intended as an awareness and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of commitment to participate in any future tendering process. It should also be noted that this PIN invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this exercise only, and is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire. This is not a call for competition.

Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal as long as library users wish the service to be provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c03f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038219-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Rula Dymond
Contact Email
rula.dymond@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 333

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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