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Offsite Storage Contract (File Storage)

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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29 Jun 2021 at 11:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Offsite Storage Contract (File Storage) was initiated by the Forestry Commission, a UK governmental body based in Bristol. This contract, classified under the Data Storage Services category (CPV code: 72317000), was awarded to Iron Mountain (UK) PLC and is now complete. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2021 and extending until 31st March 2025. The initial tender period concluded on 31st March 2021, with the award notice published on 29th June 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data storage services, particularly those capable of managing offsite storage solutions and document management systems. Companies with expertise in the consolidation of paper records, remote access solutions, and file scanning services would be well-suited to compete in future tenders within this sector. The contract's value, set at £60,000, indicates a substantial investment in storage services, making it a lucrative opportunity for qualified providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Offsite Storage Contract (File Storage)

Notice Description

CONTRACT AWARDED: Direct Award through the ESPO Framework Reference 390_18 Document Management Solutions - Call Off Terms. Requirement: There is a desire in both the Forestry England to consolidate the offsite storage into one single holding to promote a more unified and consistent approach to storing paper. There is an additional emerging need to move paper files stored currently onsite to offsite storage and enable scanning both on demand and in bulk so that paper can be accessed remotely. This means that the new contract has to service Forest Research, Forestry England and Forest Services at multiple office locations around the country.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aaf893b2-9c52-4b22-81f0-945017e5c61c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f66e67-20a1-4278-884c-a0ae47cb57e1
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,719 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRON MOUNTAIN (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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