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title: "DCMS Physical File Management"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
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# DCMS Physical File Management

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33e6be38-1d52-44f6-b8b2-5377042b8eb1

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## Summary

The Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "DCMS Physical File Management." This project falls under the miscellaneous business-related services category, with a total contract value of £400,000. The procurement method used was selective, operating as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2021 and runs until 31st January 2025. The pertinent delivery address is located in London, with an award date of 15th January 2021 and a publication date of 14th July 2021 for the contract notice.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in records management and secure storage services. Businesses excelling in logistics, document management, and related services would be well-positioned to compete or collaborate in future tenders of a similar nature. Engaging with DCMS not only provides a pathway for securing valuable contracts but also enhances reputation through association with a government department.

## Notice

DCMS requires a Supplier to support the management of the physical file estate. This will include the secure storage of physical files and provision of records management services, and the appraisal, selection and sensitivity review of files.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67de8dd3-6f65-4000-840c-6936bf804cf5 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2021 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67de8dd3-6f65-4000-840c-6936bf804cf5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67de8dd3-6f65-4000-840c-6936bf804cf5
  14th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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