Award

Document Storage, Retrieval & Secure Destruction

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

26 Sep 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process discussed involves the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) as the buying organisation, focusing on "Document Storage, Retrieval & Secure Destruction" services. This contract belongs to the services industry category and was awarded to Iron Mountain UK Plc. The procurement method used was selective, specifically involving a call-off from a framework agreement. This process recently reached the award stage on 26th September 2025. The contract, valued at £1,300,000, runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030, covering a broad geographical scope that includes the United Kingdom and various other regions such as the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in document management services. Companies with the capability to provide secure and efficient document handling, storage, and destruction will find this contract especially relevant. Since the procurement was managed through a selective process, businesses that are part of relevant frameworks had the opportunity to participate, positioning those entities strategically for potential future contracts of a similar nature.

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Notice Title

Document Storage, Retrieval & Secure Destruction

Notice Description

Document Storage, Retrieval & Secure Destruction

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cef3ec4-fb67-4e5e-874c-6bd2428d424a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb7b5b8-fc76-41ce-a626-192cb9577257
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72512000 - Document management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Robin Woodhouse
Contact Email
robin.woodhouse@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRON MOUNTAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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