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Planning

23 Jul 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

North Lincolnshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Record Store Storage." This process, initiated as a tender, aims to ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities under data protection and records management requirements. The project seeks to enhance physical records management, governance, and record access while ensuring value for money. Situated in the region of UKE13, United Kingdom, the contract, falling under Services in the industry category with CPV code 79560000 for filing services, is expected to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude by 31st March 2030. Preliminary market engagement is scheduled, with a milestone deadline on 4th September 2026 at 23:59 BST, facilitating input through the council's E-Tendering Portal.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), aligning with the procurement's preference for engaging such entities. The Record Store Storage project is suitable for businesses proficient in filing and physical records management services, offering potential to contribute to improved compliance and governance for the Council. The planning phase allows businesses to engage early, develop tailored responses, and leverage their expertise in cost-effective records management solutions, further fostering potential long-term partnerships with North Lincolnshire Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Record Store Storage

Notice Description

The Council has statutory responsibilities under data protection legislation, Freedom of Information legislation, records management requirements and safeguarding obligations to ensure that records are retained securely, accessed appropriately and disposed of in accordance with retention schedules. The Council is therefore exploring opportunities to improve physical records management, increase compliance, strengthen governance and improve access to records whilst ensuring value for money

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement opportunity available through North Lincolnshire Councils E-Tendering Portal https://procure.northlincs.gov.uk/s/ Further engagements are to be confirmed as required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d213
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069775-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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


CPV Codes

79560000 - Filing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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