# Genealogy Database and British Newspaper Archive

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Sheffield City Council](/buyers/sheffield-city-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: JCS Online Resources
- Award value: £13,122
- Tender value: £13,122
- Award date: 31 January 2024
- Published: 31 January 2024
- Contract start: 30 March 2024
- Contract end: 29 March 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 6a373a90-e6db-4245-8778-7063f2fcf4d5-718954
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cf8b460-6519-4429-a85c-312c2eb0d477

## Description

The FindMyPast system is a genealogy database used by customers of the Sheffield Libraries and Archives\. Once customers access the system, they have the ability to start their immediate family tree and then delve into history to find information about their ancestors via worldwide records and the 1939 register\. The FindMyPast system also provides access to The British Newspaper Archive which is the world's largest online collection of British and Irish newspapers\. The award is approved , decision taken by the Officer with the delegated authority\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a373a90-e6db-4245-8778-7063f2fcf4d5-718954)