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title: "Probate Researchers Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0602fa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-09"
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# Probate Researchers Services

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0602fa

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Gloucestershire County Council involves the establishment of a concession framework for Probate Researchers Services. Categorised under legal advisory and information services, this initiative aims to support the council in tasks such as debt recovery, managing unoccupied properties, and closing deputyship accounts. The contractual process has progressed to the Award stage, with active contracts signed on 15th September 2025. The geographic focus is within the South West England region, specifically Gloucestershire. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition due to its nature as a concession.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the field of probate research and genealogy, especially those with expertise in identifying and assisting entitled relatives and executors. The agreement will span four years and accommodate up to three suppliers, enhancing prospects for entities like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Notably, companies like Fraser and Fraser, Finders Genealogists Ltd, and Anglia Research Ltd have been successfully awarded contracts. Businesses aligning their services with the outlined quality and social value criteria, alongside competitive pricing, would be well-placed to engage in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

A concession Framework for Probate Researchers Services

### 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.

### Procurement Information

Concession

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001915-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ANGLIA RESEARCH; FINDERS GENEALOGISTS; FRASER AND FRASER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001915-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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