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Confidential Waste Paper Shredding

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Aug 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Confidential Waste Paper Shredding" service was carried out by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This initiative falls under the industry category of non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services and is situated in Manchester, United Kingdom. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 14 July 2025 and running until 13 July 2027, with potential extensions up to 2031. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, indicating no competitive tendering process. The buyer aims to provide a free shredding and disposal service for confidential waste paper across GMP sites, facilitated by GMP staff with arrangements made for sorting and transport to the supplier's premises.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the waste management sector to engage in public sector contracts, particularly those specialising in document destruction and recycling services. Although the service is delivered by the supplier at no charge, a rebate is provided per tonne of paper shredded, offering financial incentives and growth prospects. Small and medium enterprises that focus on innovative and efficient waste treatment solutions are well-suited to this type of contract. Document and Data Shred Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Reddish, has been selected as the supplier for this service, showcasing the procurement's accessibility to SMEs. This contract exemplifies an effective collaboration model between public authorities and private enterprises in sustainable waste management solutions.

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Notice Title

Confidential Waste Paper Shredding

Notice Description

Provision of a free of charge shredding and disposal service for GMP confidential waste paper, as delivered by GMP staff to the supplier's site. No volumes or values are guaranteed. GMP staff collect waste paper from GMP sites and deliver them to the supplier's premises, to the point of collection. GMP staff will sort the waste paper onto the supplier's conveyor system and staff will remain onsite until all material has been loaded and shredded. This service is provided free of charge by the supplier, with a rebate provided per tonne of paper shredded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045517-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
0161 856 1140

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOCUMENT AND DATA SHRED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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