Purchase of Holmes & Co Archive by Derbyshire County Council
Derbyshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedPurchase of Holmes & Co Archive by Derbyshire County Council
Awarded 07 Apr 2024
Awarded07 Apr 2024
Value£32,200.00
SupplierThe Carriage Foundation
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 2y 5mo ago2mo term
Awarded 7 Apr 2024Expired 30 May 2024
About
Derbyshire County Council awarded a contract to The Carriage Foundation for the purchase of the Holmes & Co archive, a unique collection of historical documents.
The archive was acquired at auction in February 2024 by the Carriage Foundation to safeguard it, allowing the Derbyshire Record Office time to fundraise for the purchase.
The sale price was £32,200, fully funded by grants from the Friends of the National Libraries and the V&A Purchase Grant Fund, each contributing 50%.
The archive consists of 6 boxes, is in good condition, and requires minimal processing.
The purchase has no financial impact on the council and does not affect the insurance value of the archive collections.
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