Sheffield City Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of FindMyPast Genealogy Database and British Newspaper Archive Access to Sheffield Libraries

Awarded 30 Mar 2024

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Awarded30 Mar 2024
Value£13,122.00
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 1y 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 30 Mar 2024Expired 29 Mar 2025

Sheffield City Council awarded a contract to JCS Online Resources for the provision of the FindMyPast genealogy database and the British Newspaper Archive to customers of Sheffield Libraries and Archives.

The system enables users to start their immediate family tree and research ancestors through worldwide records and the 1939 register, while also offering access to the world's largest online collection of British and Irish newspapers.

The contract, valued at £13,122, was approved by the Officer with delegated authority.

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