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title: "File Storage, Retrieval and Destruction Services"
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# File Storage, Retrieval and Destruction Services

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f04f2ea-ac05-40cf-a996-e16171f32402

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the procurement process for "File Storage, Retrieval and Destruction Services" in the document management services industry category. Located in England, United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to IRON MOUNTAIN (UK) PLC, a large-scale supplier. This award, valued at £147,440, covers a contract period from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement under the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework for Document, Communication, and Print Management. The award notice was published on 18th June 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in document management services, particularly those with capabilities in off-site storage and record destruction. It offers a stable, long-term engagement of two years, making it ideal for suppliers with existing infrastructure to support such services. While SMEs and VCSE organisations had no specific suitability advantage in this tender, businesses looking to expand their client base within the health sector can view this as a potential growth opportunity, keeping in mind that the procurement was conducted through a framework agreement, which often benefits established large-scale suppliers.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of an off-site storage (boxes and files) including retrieval and destruction services This procurement was undertaken through the HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) Framework Agreement for the supply of Document, Communication and Print Management and Associated goods and services, Lot 1 Document Management, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 24 months Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC TDI 022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/283e64f8-9f91-4346-a0aa-f64419f73123 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £147,440 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £147,440 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72512000 - Document management services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/283e64f8-9f91-4346-a0aa-f64419f73123

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/283e64f8-9f91-4346-a0aa-f64419f73123
  18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04f291cf-77ca-4054-82c1-801b7c845a0f
  20260609 CQC TDI 022 FOR DOCUSIGN REDACTED

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