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title: "Procurement of Data and Document Scanning Service"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Procurement of Data and Document Scanning Service

Buyer: EA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a8c8bdb-c45d-4be4-8777-1a21cf9784a2

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has initiated a planning stage for the procurement of data and document scanning services. The procurement process, titled "Procurement of Data and Document Scanning Service", focuses on digitisation capabilities within the scanning services industry, classified under CPV code 79999100. The procurement is targeted at both UK and international locations, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. An early engagement notice was published on 24th October 2025, with a key engagement milestone due on 10th November 2025. The Environment Agency is conducting a preliminary market engagement to assess market expertise and has indicated that this stage will inform their decision to continue the engagement.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in scanning services and IT solutions. Given the Environment Agency's focus on market expertise, businesses with a robust portfolio in digitisation could find significant prospects for growth. The procurement is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on expertise rather than volume, creating a competitive environment for agile and innovative companies. Participants are encouraged to engage in the exploratory exercise to demonstrate their capabilities and establish a foothold in a collaborative opportunity with a major public entity.

## Notice

The Environment Agency intends to initiate a market engagement and exploratory exercise to assess the breadth and depth of expertise available within the market in the area of digitisation capabilities for existing information. The accompanying Request for Information outlines the specific requirements and timelines associated with this initiative. Please note that this is a preliminary market engagement activity only, and the Environment Agency reserves the right to discontinue further engagement following its conclusion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6280a011-e645-4e85-bb29-0ec56bc6b27a |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79999100 - Scanning services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2025 at 16:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6280a011-e645-4e85-bb29-0ec56bc6b27a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6280a011-e645-4e85-bb29-0ec56bc6b27a
  24th October 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/971c5f4a-1079-4c76-92d0-ee48a951e67b
  20251024 Procurement for Digitising Existing Information - Request for Information - OSC

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