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title: "Offsite Storage Contract (File Storage)"
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# Offsite Storage Contract (File Storage)

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aaf893b2-9c52-4b22-81f0-945017e5c61c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Offsite Storage Contract (File Storage) was initiated by the Forestry Commission, a UK governmental body based in Bristol. This contract, classified under the Data Storage Services category (CPV code: 72317000), was awarded to Iron Mountain (UK) PLC and is now complete. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2021 and extending until 31st March 2025. The initial tender period concluded on 31st March 2021, with the award notice published on 29th June 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data storage services, particularly those capable of managing offsite storage solutions and document management systems. Companies with expertise in the consolidation of paper records, remote access solutions, and file scanning services would be well-suited to compete in future tenders within this sector. The contract's value, set at £60,000, indicates a substantial investment in storage services, making it a lucrative opportunity for qualified providers.

## Notice

CONTRACT AWARDED: Direct Award through the ESPO Framework Reference 390_18 Document Management Solutions - Call Off Terms. Requirement: There is a desire in both the Forestry England to consolidate the offsite storage into one single holding to promote a more unified and consistent approach to storing paper. There is an additional emerging need to move paper files stored currently onsite to offsite storage and enable scanning both on demand and in bulk so that paper can be accessed remotely. This means that the new contract has to service Forest Research, Forestry England and Forest Services at multiple office locations around the country.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f66e67-20a1-4278-884c-a0ae47cb57e1 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,719 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f66e67-20a1-4278-884c-a0ae47cb57e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f66e67-20a1-4278-884c-a0ae47cb57e1
  29th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.forestryengland.uk/

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