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10 Jul 2026 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust initiated a procurement process titled "WSFT - Community - Restore file storage," focusing on the storage of patient notes for community sites. This contracting process falls under the 'services' industry category and is geographically located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 10th July 2026 and was conducted using a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition. It involves award and contract tags, with the related contract covering the period from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026 valued at £19,700 gross.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in storage and warehousing services, particularly those capable of providing efficient and compliant solutions for sensitive data management. Although this specific contract was awarded to Restore PLC, a large-scale supplier, smaller businesses offering specialised storage solutions may find similar opportunities by targeting similar contracts within the healthcare sector, potentially enhancing their service portfolios and expanding their market reach.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WSFT - Community - Restore file storage

Notice Description

Storage of patient notes for community sites

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c841
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065038-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,072 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESTORE

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