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981_27 Secure Shredding and Disposal Services (Confidential Materials)

Leicestershire County Council

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 12:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "981_27 Secure Shredding and Disposal Services (Confidential Materials)" is being managed by Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO. This planned procurement notice, dated 11 May 2026, indicates that ESPO expects to establish a framework for secure shredding and disposal services, including confidential materials and equipment destruction, such as hard drives. The main procurement category is services, with an estimated value of £8,000,000. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with future notices expected by 3 September 2027. The location for service delivery is the United Kingdom. The planned contract period is from 1 December 2027 to 30 November 2029, with potential extensions up to 30 November 2031.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in waste disposal and treatment, focusing on secure shredding and confidential waste management services. The framework agreement is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand or consolidate their presence in the UK market. Companies involved in refuse disposal and treatment, particularly those with capabilities for on-site and off-site secure shredding and equipment destruction, will find this opportunity highly beneficial for growth in the public sector. Additionally, businesses offering innovative solutions in secure disposal could gain a competitive edge in securing a place within this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

981_27 Secure Shredding and Disposal Services (Confidential Materials)

Notice Description

Please note, this is a Pipeline notice only for ESPO contracts that are forecast to be re-procured or new procurement projects that are expected to be undertaken. The details captured are therefore only provided as an estimate, and no further information other than as captured can be provided at this time. For all current ESPO opportunities, please visit https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ For details of ESPO Frameworks, please visit https://www.espo.org/frameworks.html This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO expects to establish a framework for on and off-site secure shredding and disposal of waste paper including confidential waste, and also equipment destruction services e.g. hard drives etc.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06959f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042950-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2027 - 30 Nov 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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