Award

Secure Document Storage

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Jun 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council sought a supplier for secure document management services, with a focus on legal documents critical for city administration and governance. This procurement falls under the documentation services category (CPV 79131000) and was conducted through a restricted procedure. The procurement process concluded with an award to Secure Storage Services Ltd on 2nd May 2025, and the contract encompasses a period from 9th May 2025 to 8th June 2027. The services will be provided primarily in the North West of the United Kingdom with a total award value of £119,412.72. The tender was managed by Liverpool City Council, with Kevin Fletcher as the point of contact.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in document management and related services, particularly those equipped to handle sensitive legal documentation with precision. While the procurement method was selective, the successful bid from an SME like Secure Storage Services Ltd indicates a market opportunity for similarly scaled companies capable of delivering specialised documentation services efficiently. Businesses in the North West region or those looking to expand operations into this area would find such contracts particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Secure Document Storage

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council is looking to appoint a supplier to manage an extensive array of legal documents, including property deeds, contracts and various records that are essential for the administration and governance of the city. These documents hold significant legal importance, relating to land ownership, planning permissions, and community services such as Adult, children's and civil litigation , necessitating their meticulous management and safekeeping.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a989f318-8317-4da5-b222-3b012f105269
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79131000 - Documentation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,265 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,412 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 8 Jun 2027 2-3 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURE STORAGE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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