Planning

Records Management

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is planning a procurement process for Records Management services, including tasks such as listing, digital checks, cataloguing, and administrative support for archives. The procurement focuses on document management and archive services within the United Kingdom, specifically catered to the public authority central government sector. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the contract period scheduled from 1st September 2026 to 30th September 2029. Businesses should anticipate further notice by 1st February 2026, with the process adhering to legal regulations outlined under UK legislation 2023/54. The estimated gross value of the contract is £4,002,240.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in document and archive management services, particularly those with experience in servicing government or large-scale projects. Companies with capabilities in digital archiving, documentation systems, or providing comprehensive records management solutions will find this opportunity particularly suited to their expertise. Given the substantial contract value and government authority involvement, successful bidders can enhance their credibility and expand their footprint in the public sector services market, fostering long-term business growth and development within this industry.

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Notice Title

Records Management

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for Records Management services. These may include: listing, digital checks, numbering, cataloguing, repairing/boxing, and making up files being prepared for transfer to The National Archives; maintenance of the archive inventories; and, providing research and administrative support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027308-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

72512000 - Document management services

92512000 - Archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,335,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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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