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title: "Ancestry Library"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b865225a-1405-4906-be0e-af81bbcac05f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-27"
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# Ancestry Library

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b865225a-1405-4906-be0e-af81bbcac05f

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## Summary

Leeds City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Ancestry Library" contract, focusing on online family history research resources. The procurement, classified under the "Research services" industry category, involved a direct award method and was centred in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £16,921.76, was awarded to ProQuest LLC, with the contract period starting from 28th May 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. This process, which began on 1st April 2025, reached the award stage on 27th May 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those that can provide robust online research capabilities. Although it was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale enterprises like ProQuest LLC, which was chosen for its ability to deliver effective research solutions, would find similar tenders ideal for expansion. Businesses with expertise in digital resource management and a strong track record in serving public sector organisations would be well-positioned to compete in this domain.

## Notice

Online Family History Research Resource

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b5ed3fe-14fe-4485-9ebe-6e22e4bf6b81 |
| 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 | 1 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,921 |
| 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 | PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b5ed3fe-14fe-4485-9ebe-6e22e4bf6b81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b5ed3fe-14fe-4485-9ebe-6e22e4bf6b81
  27th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93453&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104105
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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