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Award

30 Jun 2026 at 16:22

Award

18 Jun 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process of "File Storage, Retrieval and Destruction Services" was undertaken by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England, United Kingdom. This process was facilitated through a Direct Award under the HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) Framework Agreement. The contracting process has reached the Award stage, having been most recently updated on 30th June 2026, with an award date of 13th June 2026. The entire contract duration is set from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028, with a total value of £147,440. Classified under Document Management Services (CPV: 72512000), this procurement focused on off-site storage along with retrieval and destruction services.

This tender opens opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in document management services within the UK. Given that this procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement and excludes small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it is best suited for established organisations that can handle comprehensive document management solutions. The services required are essential for maintaining record-keeping standards and compliance, offering a robust opportunity for growth to companies like IRON MOUNTAIN (UK) PLC, the awarded supplier.

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 Updated 30.06.2026 Section name: More information Attachments: The contract attachment has been replaced with an updated version to correct the application of redactions.

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/e7feff95-5002-4f7d-a910-02fcefc405f2
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
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 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
Postcode Area
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) PLC

Further Information

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