Tender

Probate Researchers Services for Gloucestershire County Council

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Probate Researchers Services for Gloucestershire County Council." This procurement process falls under the industry category of research services (CPV code: 73110000) and is located in the UKK13 region. The contract is a concession framework agreement intended to engage up to three suppliers over a period of four years, with an estimated total value of GBP 125,000. Interested suppliers must submit their applications electronically by 12:00 pm on 27th March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in probate research services. It is ideal for companies skilled in identifying and locating entitled relatives or executors to help administer estates, recover debt, manage unoccupied properties, and close deputyship accounts. Suitable candidates will benefit from a long-term collaborative arrangement with Gloucestershire County Council, leveraging their expertise to support the council's needs while promoting their business growth. Businesses with a strong track record in probate research and related services will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Probate Researchers Services for Gloucestershire County Council

Notice Description

This Concession framework agreement will be for up to 3 suppliers for 4 years with no option to extend. The framework will be owned by Gloucestershire County Council ("the Council"). The Council and the successful contractors will be parties to the Framework Agreement. Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is looking to utilise the services of probate researchers to help identify, locate and support entitled relatives/executors to administer the estate. GCC would be looking to use probate researchers as a means of recovering debt, managing empty/unoccupied properties, and allowing deputyship accounts to be closed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Concession framework agreement will be for up to 3 suppliers for 4 years with no option to extend. The framework will be owned by Gloucestershire County Council ("the Council"). The Council and the successful contractors will be parties to the Framework Agreement. Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is looking to utilise the services of probate researchers to help identify, locate and support entitled relatives/executors to administer the estate. GCC would be looking to use probate researchers as a means of recovering debt, managing empty/unoccupied properties, and allowing deputyship accounts to be closed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006117-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement
Contact Email
strategicprocurementteam@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

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