---
title: "PL0095 Global Family History Research Online Library Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c03f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-26"
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# PL0095 Global Family History Research Online Library Subscription

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c03f

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## Summary

Essex County Council is seeking information for a planned procurement process titled "PL0095 Global Family History Research Online Library Subscription," classified under Library, Archives, Museums, and Other Cultural Services (CPV 92500000). This service-oriented tender is currently at the planning stage, with future notices expected on 10th January 2025. The procurement covers services to be delivered in the UKH3 region, specifically Chelmsford. This request for information (RFI) aims to engage with the market to understand its capacity and interest better. Interested parties are encouraged to submit expressions of interest, although this is not a call for competition.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses operating in the cultural services sector, particularly those with experience in online library subscriptions and historical research. Companies specialising in digital archiving, library services, and genealogy could find this project a significant growth driver. Participation in this RFI could provide valuable insights and position businesses for future tendering opportunities. Organisations capable of renewing services based on user demand will find long-term engagement prospects with Essex County Council.

## Notice

The authority is issuing this notice as a request for information to engage with the market and to gather information in order to gain a better understanding of both the markets capacity and appetite.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The authority is issuing this notice as a request for information to engage with the market and to gather information in order to gain a better understanding of both the markets capacity and appetite. If this is a service that your organisation is able to provide, please submit your expression of interest to: rula.dymond@essex.gov.uk This PIN is intended as an awareness and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of commitment to participate in any future tendering process. It should also be noted that this PIN invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this exercise only, and is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire. This is not a call for competition.

Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal as long as library users wish the service to be provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038219-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 16:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038219-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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