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title: "Confidential Waste Paper Shredding"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056c04"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-04"
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# Confidential Waste Paper Shredding

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056c04

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045517-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DOCUMENT AND DATA SHRED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 09:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045517-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045517-2025
  4th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gmp.police.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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