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title: "Subscription to Times Digital Archive"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-28187082-3d48-45de-ab12-50539ebc7f90"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-19"
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# Subscription to Times Digital Archive

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28187082-3d48-45de-ab12-50539ebc7f90

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for a subscription to the Times Digital Archive, aimed at providing public access through library computers. The procurement falls under the industry category of library and archive services and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The process, classified under 'Other - Waiver', concluded with an active award on 14th February 2025. The contract value is £27,000, with the contract period starting on 9th May 2025 and ending on 8th May 2027.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in library and archive services to engage with public sector contracts. While the specific procurement process did not target small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it highlights the potential for large organisations, like Cengage Learning, to secure valuable contracts with local councils. The nature of the service, facilitating digital archive access, can help businesses expand their market presence and strengthen their offerings in digital and library-based solutions.

## Notice

Public access to Times Digital Archive through library computers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2243dc-8c48-4568-adbc-6127d50f8708 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2025 - 8 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENGAGE LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92510000 - Library and archive services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2243dc-8c48-4568-adbc-6127d50f8708

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2243dc-8c48-4568-adbc-6127d50f8708
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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