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title: "Document Storage, Retrieval & Secure Destruction"
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# Document Storage, Retrieval & Secure Destruction

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cef3ec4-fb67-4e5e-874c-6bd2428d424a

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## Summary

The procurement process discussed involves the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) as the buying organisation, focusing on "Document Storage, Retrieval & Secure Destruction" services. This contract belongs to the services industry category and was awarded to Iron Mountain UK Plc. The procurement method used was selective, specifically involving a call-off from a framework agreement. This process recently reached the award stage on 26th September 2025. The contract, valued at £1,300,000, runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030, covering a broad geographical scope that includes the United Kingdom and various other regions such as the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in document management services. Companies with the capability to provide secure and efficient document handling, storage, and destruction will find this contract especially relevant. Since the procurement was managed through a selective process, businesses that are part of relevant frameworks had the opportunity to participate, positioning those entities strategically for potential future contracts of a similar nature.

## Notice

Document Storage, Retrieval & Secure Destruction

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb7b5b8-fc76-41ce-a626-192cb9577257 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRON MOUNTAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72512000 - Document management services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb7b5b8-fc76-41ce-a626-192cb9577257

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb7b5b8-fc76-41ce-a626-192cb9577257
  26th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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