Award

Secure Collection, Destruction & Recycling of Confidential Waste

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Sep 2023 at 10:30

Tender

21 Jun 2023 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has issued a tender titled "Secure Collection, Destruction & Recycling of Confidential Waste" for a framework agreement involving the secure handling and recycling of paper-based confidential waste. The procurement process is currently in the active stage with a contract period of two years, extendable for up to a further two 12-month periods. The tender uses an open procedure and requires electronic submissions. The deadline for submissions is July 25, 2023. The procurement includes stringent selection criteria related to economic and technical capabilities.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in refuse recycling services, records management, and paper collecting services to compete for a contract with The City of Edinburgh Council. Businesses with expertise in secure waste management and recycling solutions would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. The framework agreement offers potential for sustainable growth and long-term partnership opportunities with the contracting authority. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the specified regulatory requirements and demonstrate operational capacity to deliver the required services effectively.

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Notice Title

Secure Collection, Destruction & Recycling of Confidential Waste

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for secure collection, destruction and recycling of paper-based confidential waste.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Via an "Open Tender" procurement procedure, the Council wish to procure a single Contractor Framework Agreement for the secure collection, destruction and recycling of its paper-based confidential waste. In compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance, including BS EN 15713 (secure destruction of confidential material), the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation and Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) regulations, the appointed Contractor will be required to: - supply 75L confidential waste sacks - provide secure collection & transportation of the confidential waste (on a scheduled and/or ad-hoc) - provide secure off-site cross-cut shredding of the confidential waste - provide secure and sustainable recycling of the confidential waste - provide Certificates of Destruction and a Waste Transfer Note for all waste processed - provide Service User support via a Customer Service Help Desk function

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of two years with the option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d828
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026592-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

79996100 - Records management

90511400 - Paper collecting services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If the contract is not extended it is envisaged that the opportunity will be advertised in the first quarter of 2025. Likewise, if the contract is extended it is envisaged that the opportunity will be advertised in the first quarter of 2026 or 2027.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claudine Persaud
Contact Email
claudine.persaud@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693727

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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