--- title: "P0346 - Provision of Genealogy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-98969246-6f03-41c9-9ecc-d670a49d6173" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98969246-6f03-41c9-9ecc-d670a49d6173" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98969246-6f03-41c9-9ecc-d670a49d6173.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98969246-6f03-41c9-9ecc-d670a49d6173.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2016-12-05" --- # P0346 - Provision of Genealogy Services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98969246-6f03-41c9-9ecc-d670a49d6173 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98969246-6f03-41c9-9ecc-d670a49d6173) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98969246-6f03-41c9-9ecc-d670a49d6173.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking tender submissions for "P0346 - Provision of Genealogy Services". This procurement, classified under funeral services, aims to engage an international genealogist to locate family members of deceased individuals, particularly where next of kin is unknown. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2017 and will run for four years, concluding on 31st March 2021. Interested suppliers must register on Birmingham City Council’s e-tendering system, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 4th January 2017. Tender submissions are due no later than 12:00 GMT on 10th January 2017, with delivery addresses located in Birmingham, West Midlands. This opportunity allows businesses, especially those specialising in genealogy, probate research, or forensic anthropology, to expand their services within the public sector. Companies with international experience in tracing family lineage will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to a critical service for Birmingham City Council, which handles approximately 100 cases annually. As the council operates in an international context, firms capable of navigating diverse situations and jurisdictions will excel in competing for this contract. ## Notice Birmingham City Council on average receives approximately 100 cases per annum where the deceased persons next of kin is unknown. The Council requires the services of an International Genealogists, Family Research and Probate Company in order to trace and locate family members of deceased persons where there is no known next of kin in a timely manner. The successful company must have international experience in tracing and locating members of deceased persons due to the Council being an international city. The contract will be for a period of 4 years, commencing on the 1st April 2016. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of In-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Deadline for expressions of interest: 4th January 2017. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the tender documentation no later than 12:00 (GMT) on 10th January 2017 using the Supplier Portal. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84fb53ac-41bc-4ca9-817b-57122f696fb0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 98370000 - Funeral and related services - 98371000 - Funeral services - 98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies ## Release History - 5 Dec 2016 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84fb53ac-41bc-4ca9-817b-57122f696fb0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84fb53ac-41bc-4ca9-817b-57122f696fb0 5th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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