981_16 - Secure Shredding and Disposal Service

ESPO intends to establish a competitive framework for the supply of secure shredding and disposal service. The framework will be split into the following Lots:-

Lot 1 – On Site Shredding (based on weight-price per kilo) including an additional optional service to rent lockable consoles or bins.

Lot 2 – Off Site Shredding (based on weight-price per kilo) including an additional optional service to rent lockable console or bins.

Lot 3 – Scheduled Collections based on frequency of collection (number of consoles/bins to be free of charge).

Lot 4 – High Security Shredding to CPNI standards.

Lot 5 – Additional Services- destruction of magnetic media and uniforms.

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal Please note these dates are indicative only.

Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity ‘981_16’, (d) Express an interest download.