Planning

Document Storage

CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

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Planning

19 May 2025 at 17:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service, located in London, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement for off-site document storage services, under a procurement category classified as "Storage and warehousing services" (CPV code 63120000). This falls under the services industry category, and the procurement process is currently at the planning stage. The announcement was made on 19th May 2025, and interested suppliers should be aware that this is intended under a Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) Framework Agreement. The planned contract period is from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with a possible extension until 2030. Businesses can anticipate a future notice date by 1st April 2026. The estimated value of the contract is £4,830,974 gross.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in storage and warehousing services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale document storage solutions. It is especially conducive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that align with the requirements of working under a framework agreement. Engaging in this tender could foster substantial business growth by establishing a relationship with a central government authority and participating in a lucrative contract over several years.

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Notice Title

Document Storage

Notice Description

Off Site Document Storage This procurement is likely to be awarded under a PCR Framework Agreement but a pipeline notice is being published for transparency purposes. Once a contract has been awarded under a PCR Framework Agreement, a Procurement Termination Notice will be published to remove this Pipeline Notice and notify the market of Contract Award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022891-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,025,812 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
Contact Name
HQ & Operational Services Team
Contact Email
commercialinbox@cps.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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