Tender

DfT Records Management Services 2026-2029

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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12 May 2026 at 14:09

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11 May 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport in London has updated its tender for "DfT Records Management Services 2026-2029". This procurement process, under the open competition method, invites bids from interested parties to manage records for 10,000 boxes of ex-employee data across shared services. The tender, categorised under records management services, holds a gross value of £42,000. The procurement stage is currently active, with the deadline for submissions on 1 June 2026. Key dates include a contract start date on 7 July 2026, potentially extending to July 2029.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in record management and related services, as indicated by its suitability criteria. By engaging with the Department for Transport, businesses have the prospect of securing a multi-year contract with renewal options, bolstering stability and long-term planning. The emphasis on the most economically advantageous tender also signals that competitive pricing coupled with high-quality service delivery could prove to be advantageous for bidders. Electronic submission is allowed, simplifying the process for interested parties.

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Notice Title

DfT Records Management Services 2026-2029

Notice Description

Records management services for 10,000 boxes of ex shared services DfT Emplaoyee records.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06958c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043535-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79996100 - Records management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 6 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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