
Secure document destruction for the public sector
The UK’s leading secure shredding services provider with 11 operating centres across the UK and a large, modern fleet. We can satisfy the secure document destruction needs of all sizes and scopes of local authority, government departments or institutions.
Our teams understand that security, an audited chain of custody and value for money are all key, not only for ensuring your peace of mind regarding confidential information disposal, but also for easing the financial pressures under which the public sector operates. We will help take the pressure off with our easy, user-friendly approaches and systems, handling your sensitive information correctly and as data protection laws demand, reducing risks by ensuring no breaches occur.
Here’s how we protect public interest and document security:
Compliance with Data Protection Laws: Ensure you meet your obligations under GDPR and other data protection legislation.
Reduced Risk of Data Breaches: Protect sensitive citizen information and prevent costly security incidents.
Reduced Risk of Data Breaches: Protect sensitive citizen information and prevent costly security incidents.

By choosing a pre-approved vendor on a public sector framework, you can bypass lengthy tendering procedures, saving you valuable time and resources.
Restore Datashred is a member of numerous public sector frameworks, streamlining the procurement process and guaranteeing our services meet your high standards and budget. Restore Datashred understands the critical role of discretion and compliance within the public sector.
We are the UK's leading provider of secure shredding services, trusted by government agencies, local authorities, and public institutions to handle their most sensitive information.
Get a quoteWe work to the highest standards
ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 accredited, BS EN15713:2023 shredding standard, BS7858 staff vetting, Members of the BSIA, UKSSA, Registered by the ICO.
Lockable on-site storage products
We supply lockable cabinets or bins to prevent confidential information from entering the wrong waste stream. Lockable bins prevent misplaced documents. Our discreet collection ensures safe transport to our shredding centre.
Trained security operatives
All our secure collection operatives are regularly trained and updated in driving skills and security procedures so that they meet the standards laid down in BS5878, and every employee is security checked.
Destruction centre secure entry protocols
Twenty-four-hour monitored CCTV cameras and password entry only, as well as security-checked employees, means your sensitive information stays safe as it enters our shredding depot.

Digital audit trail for collections
From collection to shredder blade, an unbroken chain of custody is pivotal for your peace of mind. Our digital audit trail confirms each step of your confidential data’s journey with us.

Certificate of destruction for your records
After every completed transaction with us, we issue you with an electronic certificate of destruction as proof of compliance, thus closing the chain of custody and audit trail.
Additional benefits
Planet positive
We're committed to a greener future, recycling 100% of paper and diverting all waste from landfill. We're also transitioning to electric vehicles and offsetting emissions to achieve Net Zero by 2035.


Customer-focused service
Our customer services teams, account and partnership managers are approachable and knowledgeable and, along with our secure collection operatives, contribute to our business being rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.

Shred Smart
Manage your account online with our secure Shred Smart portal. Track shredding certificates, environmental impact reports, and easily order pickups – all in one place.

Get in touch for a quote
Find out more about our confidential shredding services and get a quick quote. Get in touch with us via our form or give one of our knowledgeable customer services team a call on 08003764422
Get a quoteFAQs

We meet GDPR and other legislation through secure, lockable storage units and a digital audit trail that ensures an unbroken chain of custody from collection to shredding.

Our stringent security measures include employing security-checked, trained operatives, using lockable storage units, and adhering to the BS EN 15713:2023 shredding standard. We offer both on-site and off-site shredding to suit different security needs.

Yes, our membership in several public sector frameworks allows public sector clients to bypass lengthy tender procedures, ensuring quick and cost-effective services.

We hold ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 accreditations, comply with the BS EN 15713:2023 standard, and all staff are vetted according to BS7858. We are also registered by the ICO and members of the BSIA and UKSSA.