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title: "Contract for Confidential Shredding of Paper and Destruction of Electronic Media"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-10"
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# Contract for Confidential Shredding of Paper and Destruction of Electronic Media

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4db21130-ec35-46a0-916e-33b526806a82

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for Confidential Shredding of Paper and Destruction of Electronic Media. The procurement process was carried out using a selective procurement method and a negotiated procedure. The contract value is £45,000 in GBP. The contract period starts on 1st April 2022 and ends on 31st March 2023. The award was given to Riverdale Paper PLC, a business located in Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. The award date was 31st March 2022.

This tender opportunity presents potential for business growth for companies providing paper collecting services in the United Kingdom. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this contract, given the suitability preference towards SMEs. Businesses interested in providing confidential shredding and electronic media destruction services can explore collaboration opportunities with the Durham County Council. The contract values and the specified procurement method offer insights into the nature of the competition expected in this tender process.

## Notice

Contract Awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd4898af-9b4d-47a1-9f4f-7dc6296267be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIVERDALE PAPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90511400 - Paper collecting services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2022 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd4898af-9b4d-47a1-9f4f-7dc6296267be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd4898af-9b4d-47a1-9f4f-7dc6296267be
  10th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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