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title: "Subscription to family history database"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Subscription to family history database

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05a0adb1-f42d-4d06-8291-93ab28e62285

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract titled "Subscription to family history database" under the industry category of subscription services. The contract involves public access to the Ancestry website via library computers, valued at £54,000. The procurement process was concluded with the award to ProQuest Information and Learning Ltd, and covers the geographic location with postal code NN1 1ED in Northampton, England. The award stage commenced on 1st October 2024, with the contract set to run until 30th September 2027. This procurement was executed using an "Other - waiver" procurement method, indicating a possible alternative or simplified approach.

For businesses that provide comprehensive database services or specialise in subscription models, this tender represents an opportunity to engage in long-term partnerships with public sector buyers. Although suitable for larger entities like ProQuest Information and Learning Ltd rather than SMEs, such contracts can help firms establish robust government portfolios, enhance service delivery capabilities, and strategically expand their offerings in the subscription service sector.

## Notice

Public access to Ancestry website through library computers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c76cbb-c96b-446b-a148-bae083ea628b |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROQUEST INFORMATION AND LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c76cbb-c96b-446b-a148-bae083ea628b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c76cbb-c96b-446b-a148-bae083ea628b
  15th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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