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Removal and Transportation of St Helens Council's archive collection

STAR PROCUREMENT

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29 Jan 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Removal and Transportation of St Helens Council's archive collection" was conducted by STAR Procurement. This contract, classified under Cargo handling and storage services (CPV code: 63100000), involved moving the archive from The Gamble Building to The World of Glass in North West, United Kingdom, due to refurbishment needs. The tender, initiated through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 29th January 2026, having completed its tender period on 17th November 2025. The contract period runs from 24th November 2025 to 30th June 2026. STAR Procurement, located at 1 Waterside, Sale, is the buying organisation.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in logistics and transportation services. Businesses with a focus on cargo handling and storage services would find this contract advantageous, given its demand for specialised removal and transportation capabilities. The contract was awarded to Restore Harrow Green, a large-scale supplier, indicating that similar-sized enterprises with the capacity to handle extensive archive collections would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are identified as suitable contenders, presenting opportunities for those looking to engage in public sector contracts within the North West region.

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Notice Title

Removal and Transportation of St Helens Council's archive collection

Notice Description

The removal and transportation of the Council's archive collection from The Gamble Building to The World of Glass due to the refurbishment of the current storage facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef2ca369-9e5f-45df-8ca7-fa568df7dd3c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,396 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAR PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESTORE HARROW GREEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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