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Probate Researchers Services

Gloucestershire County Council

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09 Jan 2026 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Gloucestershire County Council involves the establishment of a concession framework for Probate Researchers Services. Categorised under legal advisory and information services, this initiative aims to support the council in tasks such as debt recovery, managing unoccupied properties, and closing deputyship accounts. The contractual process has progressed to the Award stage, with active contracts signed on 15th September 2025. The geographic focus is within the South West England region, specifically Gloucestershire. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition due to its nature as a concession.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the field of probate research and genealogy, especially those with expertise in identifying and assisting entitled relatives and executors. The agreement will span four years and accommodate up to three suppliers, enhancing prospects for entities like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Notably, companies like Fraser and Fraser, Finders Genealogists Ltd, and Anglia Research Ltd have been successfully awarded contracts. Businesses aligning their services with the outlined quality and social value criteria, alongside competitive pricing, would be well-placed to engage in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Probate Researchers Services

Notice Description

A concession Framework for Probate Researchers Services

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.

Procurement Information

Concession

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001915-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gloucestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Anglia Research Ltd

Finders Genealogists Ltd

Fraser and Fraser

Further Information

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