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Cheshire Archives Removals

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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26 Nov 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Cheshire Archives Removals" contract was completed by Cheshire West and Chester Council, operating as the buying organisation. The contract falls under the industry category of building and facilities management services, with the project taking place in the United Kingdom specifically aimed at the Chester and Crewe areas. The procurement process utilised a limited method, indicating a competition below the threshold. The tendering process reached the award stage and was concluded with the signing of the contract on 20th November 2025. The contract is set to commence on 4th May 2026 and conclude by 30th June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in removals, particularly those with expertise in handling archive and book collections. Companies in the niche market of specialist removals and storage solutions can find growth prospects by engaging in such public sector projects. The contract was awarded to Jamie Briggs Removals & Storage Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, displaying that similar SMEs with the capability to manage sensitive relocations could benefit from bidding in similar contracts. This procurement highlights the importance of having specialised skills in the efficient and minimal-risk relocation of archives as a key advantage in winning such tenders.

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Notice Title

Cheshire Archives Removals

Notice Description

A specialist removals company with experience managing and moving archive and book collections and other items to assist Cheshire Archives to relocate efficiently and with minimum risk from the current Record Office site to new facilities in Chester and Crewe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e94c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077295-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JAMIE BRIGGS REMOVALS & STORAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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