--- title: "Off Site Document Storage" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35e6e1ec-5ed7-431c-ae87-1809ed7fa0a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35e6e1ec-5ed7-431c-ae87-1809ed7fa0a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35e6e1ec-5ed7-431c-ae87-1809ed7fa0a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35e6e1ec-5ed7-431c-ae87-1809ed7fa0a1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2020-10-26" --- # Off Site Document Storage Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35e6e1ec-5ed7-431c-ae87-1809ed7fa0a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35e6e1ec-5ed7-431c-ae87-1809ed7fa0a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35e6e1ec-5ed7-431c-ae87-1809ed7fa0a1.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently engaged in an open tender process for the contract titled "Off Site Document Storage". This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on storage and retrieval services, and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 26 October 2020, with submissions due by 30 November 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 7 March 2021 and will run until 6 March 2024. Interested parties should note that the GMC places a high priority on the security of file transfer and storage, necessitating a secure track and trace service from the provider. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in secure storage and logistics services, particularly those with expertise in the management of sensitive information. Companies capable of ensuring compliance with stringent information security and archiving standards would be well-suited to participate in this tender. Additionally, businesses with the capacity for rapid delivery services and daily logistics in a multi-location context may find this opportunity advantageous for growth and expansion within public sector contracts. ## Notice The GMC stores approximately 36,500 cubic feet of material off site and currently retrieves approximately 290 boxes or files per month. On average over 30 new boxes of material indexed at file level are sent off site per month. The GMC Records team is based in our Hardman Street offices in Manchester city centre. There is a requirement for two deliveries and one collection of material on a daily basis to the Hardman Street office, plus the option for a rapid delivery service within two hours of receipt of the request for material which is urgently required. The GMC has offices in London, Cardiff, Belfast and Edinburgh but any requests for these sites are delivered via the GMC's internal mail system from the Manchester office due to lower volume. The security of the transfer and storage of files is of primary concern to the GMC. We would require assurances that the transport provider would provide a fully secure track and trace service and that storage is in line with the relevant information security and archiving standards ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc54b23-de9c-4d94-aeea-f7acb477bc1d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Mar 2021 - 6 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M3 3AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services ## Release History - 26 Oct 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc54b23-de9c-4d94-aeea-f7acb477bc1d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc54b23-de9c-4d94-aeea-f7acb477bc1d 26th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT160690 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.gmc-uk.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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