File Storage, Retrieval and Destruction Services

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the procurement process for "File Storage, Retrieval and Destruction Services" in the document management services industry category. Located in England, United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to IRON MOUNTAIN (UK) PLC, a large-scale supplier. This award, valued at £147,440, covers a contract period from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement under the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework for Document, Communication, and Print Management. The award notice was published on 18th June 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in document management services, particularly those with capabilities in off-site storage and record destruction. It offers a stable, long-term engagement of two years, making it ideal for suppliers with existing infrastructure to support such services. While SMEs and VCSE organisations had no specific suitability advantage in this tender, businesses looking to expand their client base within the health sector can view this as a potential growth opportunity, keeping in mind that the procurement was conducted through a framework agreement, which often benefits established large-scale suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

File Storage, Retrieval and Destruction Services

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of an off-site storage (boxes and files) including retrieval and destruction services This procurement was undertaken through the HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) Framework Agreement for the supply of Document, Communication and Print Management and Associated goods and services, Lot 1 Document Management, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 24 months Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC TDI 022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f04f2ea-ac05-40cf-a996-e16171f32402
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/283e64f8-9f91-4346-a0aa-f64419f73123
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£147,440 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,440 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRON MOUNTAIN (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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