Public sector and government

Although many public-sector organisations and government departments are committed to going paperless, a large number of confidential records and documents are still held in physical form. These must be managed in line with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Records held on electronic media and computer hardware are, of course, subject to the same legislation.

All public sector organisations need to consider how they will prevent sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands. A key part of this is ensuring the secure destruction and disposal of confidential records and materials when they are no longer required.

Shred Station’s data destruction services for the public sector can help to ensure all types of public sector organisations comply with data protection legislation. We can provide secure, cost-effective and efficient shredding for:

• Confidential documents

• Devices

• Hard drives

• IT equipment

• Electronics

• Uniforms

• Unclaimed or lost items

• Weaponry

• And much more.

All our government and public-sector shredding - regardless of what needs to be destroyed - is carried out in accordance with European Standard EN 15713.

You can find us on many public sector purchasing frameworks, including:

• Crown Commercial Services

• NHS SBS Framework Agreement

• NHS National Services Scotland

• Health Trust Europe

• ESPO

• Procurement Services - Supply of Waste Management Services

• NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative

• London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC)

• NHS London Procurement Partnership

• Constellia

• Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC)

• Bluelight Commercial

• YPO - FM Services

We are available for direct award on many of these frameworks, and will happily submit bids where direct award isn’t your preferred option. You can also come to us firsthand for a no-obligation quote.

Government shredding

When it comes to government data destruction, security is paramount. This is the case from everyday printouts to classified documents.

All Shred Station employees must undergo rigorous vetting and security checks in accordance with BS 7858, as well as a DBS check. If a higher level of vetting is required, for instance, with Top Secret documents, we also offer high-security document granulation services and have a select number of staff vetted to CTC and SC level. We also have many staff cleared by Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV).

As further demonstration of our diligence, our on-site and off-site destruction services are approved by the NPSA for UK government use. This covers:

• Government document shredding

• Government hard drive shredding

• Destruction of digital memory

• Floppy disks

• Magnetic tape

• Microform

• Optical disks

• SIM cards

• Smart cards.

For any government materials you need destroyed, Shred Station’s specialist government shredding services guarantee total security.

Councils

As well as the central government, our services are perfect for local government. Our community of customers includes many parish councils, town councils, county councils and district councils. We can operate on a frequency that suits your needs, with one-off shredding services and regular shredding services available. Whichever option you choose, we’ll provide a Waste Transfer Note and Certificate of Destruction after every service.

Public service shredding

As well as shredding public sector records, we can assist with all public sector IT disposal, IT recycling, equipment disposal, uniform disposal, and the destruction of lost or unwanted items. There isn’t much we can’t destroy. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out to our team for a quick quote, or give us a call on 0800 035 3395 if you have any questions.