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title: "Contract for Confidential Shredding of Paper and Destruction of Electronic Media"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Contract for Confidential Shredding of Paper and Destruction of Electronic Media

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bec321c-f814-45a2-b03a-428a8674e54a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Durham County Council seeking services for the confidential shredding of paper and destruction of electronic media. This tender, identified as DCC001-DN407603-23335104, falls under the paper collecting services category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and has recently been completed, with the contract period spanning from 1st May 2019 to 31st March 2021. The total value of the contract awarded is £85,000, with the award being published on 2nd May 2019.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and document destruction services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide secure, reliable, and environmentally friendly solutions for shredding and media destruction are encouraged to explore similar contracts in the public sector. The successful supplier for this contract, Riverdale Paper PLC, serves as an example of the competitive landscape in this industry, highlighting the potential for growth in government contracts for businesses with the right capabilities and expertise.

## Notice

Contract for Confidential Shredding of Paper and Destruction of Electronic Media across Durham County Council estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba42c68-2ac7-47ad-b0bf-02ff3b1a824a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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) |

## 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

- 2 May 2019 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba42c68-2ac7-47ad-b0bf-02ff3b1a824a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba42c68-2ac7-47ad-b0bf-02ff3b1a824a
  2nd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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