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title: "Genealogy Database and British Newspaper Archive"
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# Genealogy Database and British Newspaper Archive

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cf8b460-6519-4429-a85c-312c2eb0d477

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Genealogy Database and British Newspaper Archive system to JCS Online Resources. The contract, valued at £13,122, falls under the services category. The tender was directly awarded, with the contract period set to start on March 30, 2024, and end on March 29, 2025. The procurement process concluded on January 31, 2024.

This procurement provides an opportunity for businesses involved in software packages and information systems to engage with Sheffield City Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this tender. Businesses operating in Yorkshire and the Humber region, particularly in the United Kingdom, stand to benefit from participating in this contracting process. For those interested, the contact point at Sheffield City Council for further details is Daniel Rushton (email: daniel.rushton@sheffield.gov.uk).

## Notice

The FindMyPast system is a genealogy database used by customers of the Sheffield Libraries and Archives. Once customers access the system, they have the ability to start their immediate family tree and then delve into history to find information about their ancestors via worldwide records and the 1939 register. The FindMyPast system also provides access to The British Newspaper Archive which is the world's largest online collection of British and Irish newspapers. The award is approved , decision taken by the Officer with the delegated authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a373a90-e6db-4245-8778-7063f2fcf4d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,122 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,122 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JCS ONLINE RESOURCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2024 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a373a90-e6db-4245-8778-7063f2fcf4d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a373a90-e6db-4245-8778-7063f2fcf4d5
  31st January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=77724&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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