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title: "Genealogy Services - Early Market Engagement"
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buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Genealogy Services - Early Market Engagement

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d87d5a0-4dee-4a9f-92ea-227f97624b1e

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is currently in the planning stage of procuring Genealogy Services, aimed at locating the next of kin to comply with statutory obligations. The tender, titled "Genealogy Services - Early Market Engagement," falls under the industry category of Funeral and related services (CPV code: 98370000) and Services specific to international organisations and bodies (CPV code: 98910000). The service is intended for the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The engagement process includes a questionnaire focusing on contract length, fee structures, dealing with no value estates, and the potential for a sole supplier. The market engagement exercise will conclude on 15th November 2024, and responses should be submitted by contacting procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in genealogy, funeral services, and estate management. SMEs have a significant chance to contribute to shaping the contractual arrangements for this service, making it a lucrative prospect for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their service offerings. Companies with expertise in handling large and complex data, legal compliance related to estates, and those offering cost-effective solutions for low-value estates would find this tender particularly beneficial. Engaging in this early market consultation could result in an invitation to tender, providing a pathway for substantial business growth through public sector contracts.

## Notice

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking to engage the sector in helping to shape the contractual arrangements and structure of its Genealogy Service for the purpose of locating next of kin in order that the Council can comply with its statutory obligations. A questionnaire has been created to support this. The engagement questionnaire covers the following topics: * The length of the contract * Fee Structures * Dealing with no value estates * Sole supplier and capacity If you would like to respond to this market engagement exercise and be invited to tender in due course, please contact procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk and request a copy of the questionnaire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122a789d-8932-44d5-bf68-474a60729705 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 13:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122a789d-8932-44d5-bf68-474a60729705

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122a789d-8932-44d5-bf68-474a60729705
  29th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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