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title: "Probate Researchers Services for Gloucestershire County Council"
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# Probate Researchers Services for Gloucestershire County Council

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e4c0

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Probate Researchers Services for Gloucestershire County Council." This procurement process falls under the industry category of research services (CPV code: 73110000) and is located in the UKK13 region. The contract is a concession framework agreement intended to engage up to three suppliers over a period of four years, with an estimated total value of GBP 125,000. Interested suppliers must submit their applications electronically by 12:00 pm on 27th March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in probate research services. It is ideal for companies skilled in identifying and locating entitled relatives or executors to help administer estates, recover debt, manage unoccupied properties, and close deputyship accounts. Suitable candidates will benefit from a long-term collaborative arrangement with Gloucestershire County Council, leveraging their expertise to support the council's needs while promoting their business growth. Businesses with a strong track record in probate research and related services will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process.

## 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. 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006117-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | £125,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| 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 | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006117-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.orq.uk/

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