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Archives 2024

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 May 2025 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "Archives 2024," focused on archive services. This contract spans three years with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions, and is valued at £90,000. The procurement used a restricted procedure, a type of selective procurement method. The procurement process is part of the services category and takes place in England, United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with an award date on 20 March 2025.

The "Archives 2024" tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for large companies specialising in archive services, such as Compass Minerals Storage & Archives Limited, which was awarded the contract. Businesses that possess robust capabilities in managing and storing vast amounts of archival material would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Though this particular tender did not target SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a substantial scale and experience in public sector contracts could leverage this project as a platform to expand their service offerings and client base within the governmental sector.

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Notice Title

Archives 2024

Notice Description

Archives 3 years with option of 2 x 12 months extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71e2f39b-5f27-42e6-b729-60608fc8f9c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22eb460e-4c5d-4f53-ab96-9ac960ce52fe
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92512000 - Archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Foley
Contact Email
chris.foley@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244975956

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS MINERALS STORAGE & ARCHIVES LIMITED TRADING AS DEEPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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