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title: "981_27 Secure Shredding and Disposal Services (Confidential Materials)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06959f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# 981_27 Secure Shredding and Disposal Services (Confidential Materials)

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06959f

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042950-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Sep 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2027 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 11:31 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042950-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042950-2026
  11th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/frameworks.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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