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The provision of an online family history service for wales

The National Library of Wales · Local or regional public body

In brief

The National Library of Wales is looking for suppliers for research and IT and software work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £360,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Thursday 19 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Thursday 12 November 2026
Bids by
midday, Thursday 19 November 2026

How bids are scored

Technical 80% · Commercial 20%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for research contracts across the UK (from 422 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

The National Library of Wales is seeking to appoint a single service provider to deliver an online family history service as part of the National Digital Library Service, for Welsh public libraries, archives and museums and the employees of Welsh libraries, archives and museums, and individuals who are registered users of Welsh public libraries, archives and museums.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

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  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Thursday 12 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 19 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 098032-2026

About the buyer

The National Library of WalesLast 12 months

Procurements

4

Awards

2

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From notice 098032-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 16 October 2026.