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title: "Times Digital Achive"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5bc88645-66c8-4c77-9726-c6e4824f1ec6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-27"
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# Times Digital Achive

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bc88645-66c8-4c77-9726-c6e4824f1ec6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Times Digital Archive" involves Leeds City Council as the contracting authority, focusing on the provision of access to historical newspaper articles. The industry category for this tender falls under newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, with the geographical focus being Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This process was in the award stage, completed with a contract awarded on 27th May 2025, following the tender period that ended on 19th May 2025. This was a direct procurement method leading to a direct award, and the contract is set to start on 20th May 2025 and end on 28th February 2026.

This direct procurement presents opportunities for large-scale businesses, given the nature of the procurement method and the value of the award. The contract, valued at £12,155.06, was awarded to Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd., a large supplier. Businesses in the media and publishing sectors, particularly those specialising in digital archiving and access to historical records, could find such contracts particularly suited for growth by delivering quality services and establishing strong relationships with governmental bodies like Leeds City Council. Although the process has concluded, understanding the requirements and standards of such tenders can inform future opportunities in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Provision of access to historical newspaper articles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47f2e5ea-5946-4aa9-9c1e-6b645240b970 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,155 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 22210000 - Newspapers

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47f2e5ea-5946-4aa9-9c1e-6b645240b970

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47f2e5ea-5946-4aa9-9c1e-6b645240b970
  27th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93459&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104105
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leeds.gov.uk/

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