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Confidential Waste

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Confidential Waste," managed by South Tyneside Borough Council, has progressed to the award stage. The contract, falling under services within the category of sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services, involves secure shredding and disposal of confidential waste. It has been awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication, using the ESPO Framework. The contract, which commenced on 1st March 2026, is active with an expiry date set for 28th February 2029, with an optional extension of 12 months. The procurement is geographically focused on South Shields, region UKC22, United Kingdom, and the key supplier involved is Restore Datashred Ltd.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in environmental and waste management services, particularly those skilled in secure shredding and disposal processes. Large-scale businesses with expertise in handling confidential documents could effectively compete in similar procurements using established frameworks such as ESPO. The direct award method used here could favour existing incumbents or large, trusted suppliers capable of meeting regional authorities' stringent confidentiality and security requirements in managing sensitive waste.

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Notice Title

Confidential Waste

Notice Description

Confidential Waste - Secure Shredding and Disposal

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award via the ESPO Framework Framework Reference 981_23 Incumbent supply for Confidential Waste - Secure Shredding and Disposal

Procurement Information

ESPO Framework and Direct Award against 981_23 Confidential Waste Incumbent supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024485-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESTORE DATASHRED

Further Information

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