---
title: "Times Digital Achive"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058ba6"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058ba6.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-01"
---

# Times Digital Achive

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058ba6

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Leeds City Council involves the provision of access to historical newspaper articles, titled "Times Digital Achive". Classified under the industry category of goods, specifically newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, this contract has reached its award stage. The procurement method employed was direct, below threshold without competition, reflecting a streamlined approach. The contract, active since 20th August 2025, will continue until 28th February 2026. The delivery covers numerous UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Key deadlines include the award date on 28th April 2025 and the contract signing on 29th May 2025, with the contract being publicly documented on 1st September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large businesses, particularly those involved in the supply and distribution of digital media content. Companies specialising in the curation and archival of historical publications have the potential to leverage their expertise, providing significant value to public authorities looking to enrich their digital archives. As the procurement was handled as a direct award to Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd, this indicates a robust opportunity for businesses capable of fulfilling niche government contracts. This procurement process underscores the potential for growth by showcasing the ability to cater to specific government needs in niche market segments.

## Notice

Provision of access to historical newspaper articles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052868-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,155 |
| Contracts value | £12,155 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENGAGE LEARNING (EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052868-2025
- 20 Aug 2025 at 15:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050324-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052868-2025
  1st September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050324-2025
  20th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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