--- title: "Probate Researchers Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e77578fb-6c0f-4fe6-a4eb-441492295719" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e77578fb-6c0f-4fe6-a4eb-441492295719" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e77578fb-6c0f-4fe6-a4eb-441492295719.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e77578fb-6c0f-4fe6-a4eb-441492295719.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-09" --- # Probate Researchers Services Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e77578fb-6c0f-4fe6-a4eb-441492295719 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e77578fb-6c0f-4fe6-a4eb-441492295719) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e77578fb-6c0f-4fe6-a4eb-441492295719.json) ## Summary Gloucestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for services titled "Probate Researchers Services," classified under the industry category of Research Services (CPV Code: 73110000). The process involved an open procedure aimed at selecting up to three suppliers to join a framework agreement spanning from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2029, with a total contract value of £125,000. Published on 20th February 2025, the tender invited applications until 27th March 2025. The services are intended to assist the council by providing probate research across various regions in the UK, including the North East, North West, London, and South West. This concession framework does not offer any option for extension and is focused on supporting the council in areas such as recovering debts and managing properties through probate research. This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, specialising in probate research services to expand their reach across multiple regions in England. With Gloucestershire County Council as a reputable contracting authority, successful businesses will engage in providing valuable services that address important needs such as debtor recovery and estate management. The structured framework agreement allows suppliers like Anglia Research, Finders Genealogists Ltd, and Fraser and Fraser to forge key partnerships and demonstrate their expertise in probate-related duties, offering a solid platform for business growth and increased industry standing. ## Notice This Concession framework agreement will be for up to 3 suppliers for 4 years with no option to extend. The framework will be owned by Gloucestershire County Council ("the Council"). The Council and the successful contractors will be parties to the Framework Agreement. \r \r Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is looking to utilise the services of probate researchers to help identify, locate and support entitled relatives/executors to administer the estate. GCC would be looking to use probate researchers as a means of recovering debt, managing empty/unoccupied properties, and allowing deputyship accounts to be closed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24651578-0e67-4a1d-808e-66482ea30d3d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £125,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £125,000 | | 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL1 2TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Gloucester | | Electoral ward | Westgate | | Westminster constituency | Gloucester | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ANGLIA RESEARCH; FINDERS GENEALOGISTS; FRASER AND FRASER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 9 Jan 2026 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24651578-0e67-4a1d-808e-66482ea30d3d - 9 Jan 2026 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad009bc-7cbc-4688-92b2-e22e827b99ef - 20 Feb 2025 at 11:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c54041-4e2d-4839-b727-1ebb095ea9ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24651578-0e67-4a1d-808e-66482ea30d3d 9th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad009bc-7cbc-4688-92b2-e22e827b99ef 9th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c54041-4e2d-4839-b727-1ebb095ea9ec 20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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