Document Collection Van

Document Collection Services

Cleardata provides secure document collection as part of our document scanning and archiving services, with a fleet of dedicated, tracked vehicles ready to collect from any location. 

Secure Document Collection Services

Cleardata provides secure document collection services with UK-wide coverage, helping organisations safely transport confidential files, archive boxes and business records between offices, storage facilities and secure scanning bureau. Our business is ISO accredited to ISO27001: 2022 for Information Security Management, demonstrating our commitment to protecting sensitive information throughout every stage of the document collection and transportation process.

Our document collection solutions support archive relocations, document scanning projects, offsite document storage and wider records management requirements for organisations across the UK.

Whether you require scheduled collections, same-day or urgent collections or support with high-volume archive projects, Cleardata delivers a fully managed service designed around compliance, operational efficiency and information security.

We work with organisations across healthcare, legal, financial services, education, construction, government and commercial sectors where the secure transportation of sensitive information is critical. Our experienced records management teams operate strict secure handling procedures to ensure confidential documentation remains protected throughout every stage of the collection and transportation process.

Unlike standard courier providers, Cleardata’s document collection services are specifically designed for confidential business records, helping organisations improve accountability, maintain compliance and reduce operational risk.

Cleardata Document Collection Driver

Accredited and Trusted
  • ISO 22301
  • ISO 9001
  • Cyber Essentials Plus
  • ISO 27001
  • Cyber Essentials
  • BS 10008
  • BS EN 15713
  • NHS Digital

Secure Document Collection Process

Our document collection services for document scanning and archiving are designed to make your experience with us as convenient and as safe and secure as possible. From using tracked vehicles to storing documents in a secure facility, here’s how our document collection service works.


Our team will work with you to arrange a document collection schedule. We will ask you to complete our access form so we can understanding access to your premises. If boxes are stored with a third party, we can work with your incumbent providers to sort out a collection plan.
If you opt to purchase secure Cleardata boxes, we will deliver these to you flat packed.
Cleardata can collect your documents and archive boxes from any UK location. We have a fleet of vehicles operating throughout the country.
Cleardata offers a file boxing up service. Our drivers are trained to pack up your files into Cleardata boxes. This is a popular option. Drivers are uniformed and will work with your team as required.
Goods are checked into our vehicles using PDA technology, and we record each and every job collection with an electronic proof of signature.
Collected boxes are marked with barcodes that capture information like: company name, job phase and job number.
Documents will be transported to our safe and secure facility in our securely tracked vehicles.
On arrival, archives are checked in using our barcode technology. Whether you’re using our scanning or archiving services, we record each and every stage throughout the process by user, time, action and date.

Nationwide Secure Document Collection and Archive Relocations

Managing physical records across multiple locations can be challenging, particularly when organisations are undertaking archive relocations, office consolidations, digitisation projects or storage migrations.

Cleardata provides nationwide document collection services tailored to organisations handling confidential information and large volumes of business-critical paperwork. We regularly support businesses with multi-site collections involving archive boxes, HR records, finance files, patient documentation, legal records and operational archives.

Our experienced teams coordinate collections carefully to ensure minimal disruption to business operations while maintaining secure handling procedures at every stage of the process. Whether you require a one-off archive collection or ongoing scheduled collections, we provide flexible services designed around your operational requirements.

We can coordinate:

  • scheduled collections

  • same-day or urgent collections

  • multi-site collections

  • archive relocations

  • high-volume archive projects

  • office archive transfers

  • scanning project collections

  • storage provider migrations

This flexible approach allows organisations to streamline records management processes while maintaining security, accountability and operational control.

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Secure Chain of Custody and Barcode Tracking

For organisations handling confidential records, maintaining a full chain of custody throughout document transportation is essential. Cleardata operates strict security and audit procedures designed to ensure all records remain secure, traceable and fully accounted for throughout transit.

Our services include barcode tracking, PDA audit logging and GPS vehicle monitoring, enabling every archive box and document batch to be tracked from collection through to final delivery. This full chain of custody approach helps organisations maintain compliance with GDPR, information governance standards and internal audit requirements.

Every collection is managed using secure handling procedures that minimise the risk of document loss, unauthorised access or compliance breaches. Our secure collection fleet is designed specifically for transporting confidential business records, helping organisations maintain complete visibility throughout the transportation process.

By using barcode tracking and auditable collection processes, businesses can improve accountability and ensure sensitive information is protected at every stage of the records management lifecycle.

Driver Vetting Standards and Information Security

Cleardata understands the importance of handling confidential records securely and professionally. All collections are carried out by trained personnel operating under strict driver vetting standards and secure document handling procedures.

Our teams are experienced in transporting sensitive business information including patient records, legal files, HR documentation, financial records and commercially sensitive archives. We follow robust operational procedures designed to reduce risk and maintain confidentiality throughout every collection.

Because document transportation often forms part of wider compliance and governance processes, we place significant emphasis on accountability, auditability and information security. Our procedures are designed to help organisations maintain confidence that records are being transported safely, securely and in accordance with industry best practices.

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Integration With Scanning, Storage and Shredding Services

Many organisations require more than simple document transportation. Cleardata’s services provide integration with scanning, storage and shredding solutions, helping businesses manage the complete document lifecycle through a single trusted provider.

Following collection, records can be securely transferred for:

This integrated approach helps organisations reduce reliance on paper-based processes while improving accessibility, compliance and operational efficiency.

By combining document collection with scanning, storage and secure destruction services, Cleardata helps businesses simplify records management and reduce the administrative burden associated with managing physical archives.

Industries We Support

Cleardata supports organisations across a wide range of sectors where secure document transportation and compliance are critical.

Healthcare Document Collection

We support NHS trusts, private healthcare providers and medical organisations with the secure collection of patient records, medical files and confidential healthcare archives.

Legal File Collection

Our services help law firms and legal departments securely transport deeds, contracts, wills, case files and confidential legal documentation.

Financial Services Records Collection

Banks, insurers, accountants and financial organisations rely on Cleardata for the secure movement of invoices, statements, customer records and compliance documentation.

Construction and Engineering Archives

We help construction companies and engineering firms manage archive relocations involving project documentation, site records, health and safety files and technical drawings.

Public Sector and Education

Local authorities, schools, universities and government organisations use our services to securely transport archived records and support information governance initiatives.

Why Secure Document Collection Matters

The transportation of confidential paperwork presents significant compliance and operational risks if not managed correctly. Businesses handling sensitive records must ensure documents remain protected throughout every stage of the collection and transportation process.

Poorly managed document collection procedures can result in:

  • GDPR breaches

  • lost or misplaced files

  • unauthorised access to confidential information

  • compliance failures

  • reputational damage

  • incomplete audit trails

Cleardata’s secure document collection services are designed to minimise these risks through secure handling procedures, barcode tracking, full chain of custody monitoring and carefully managed operational processes.

By outsourcing document collection to a specialist provider, organisations can improve efficiency, reduce internal administrative burden and ensure confidential information is transported securely and compliantly throughout the UK.

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Cleardata Archive Storage Boxes 

Cleardata’s archive boxes are delivered flat-packed and feature an integral lid. Boxes are strong and feature the ability to securely seal. We offer a boxing-up service if needed. 


Our Benefits

Cleardata offers Document Scanning Services and Document Management Solutions throughout the UK, accredited to ISO27001:2022 for information security.

  • Saves Time

    You won’t have to spend time taking your archives to our facility; we will securely collect your paperwork and bring it directly to our archive warehouse.

  • Guaranteed Security

    All of the vehicles we use to collect your documents are fully tracked and secured for your peace of mind.

  • Increase Your Office Space

    Outsource your archive storage and free up valuable office space. Re-use for more productive office activities, or even downsize.

  • Prevent Loss, Damage and Theft

    Our facility is completely protected. Improve your business continuity plans and prevent loss, damage or theft to your archives.

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  • Horwich Farrelly
  • Biffa
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Why Choose Us?

experience

We have experience across the NHS, public and private sector. We strive to offer a secure service, assured to the latest standards

accredited standards

We’re accredited to ISO standards including ISO27001:2022, ISO 22301, ISO9001, Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus providing the highest level of information secuirty.

security

Our facilities are protected by enhanced security systems along with biometric entry systems, a very early fire detection alert system, Hydrosense water detection, 24 hour monitored CCTV and secure permiter fencing.

customer service

Cleardata provides a dedicated Account Manager for each customer who are available by phone or email. As an SME we pride ourselves on offering a personal service. We also have a customer service team available to answer your queries.

fast retrieval

Store your documents offsite and receive fast digital retrieval via our scan on demand service.

  • We didn’t expect that Cleardata would sort out the management of our logistics for us, but they’ve been great, sorting out all the collections and liaising with our incumbent suppliers. It’s been hassle free for us!

    Lucy Scott, Data Protection Officer, VIVID

  • It's been refreshing to collaborate with a company that consistently brings practical solutions to the table. From their Drivers to the Archive Team and Account Managers, the whole experience has been open and transparent.

    Group Head of IT, Simarc Property Management

  • I've been really impressed by the services offered by Cleardata and their team has been a dream to work with.

    Supporter Care Manager, Asthma + Lung UK

Sustainability

Cleardata’s environmentally friendly scan-on-demand services help reduce the number of physical journeys for your archiving, reducing your carbon footprint. Files are retrieved and returned digitally. 

All shredded waste is recycled in line with ISO14001 by our approved waste management provider. 


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The document scanning bureau is combined with a secure storage and shredding facility.

We've got all the answers!

Read our frequently asked questions to find out more about our secure document storage services, or call our team on 0800 046 8081.

Cleardata has a fleet of vehicles and can collect your documents from anywhere within the UK or Ireland.
Cleardata’s document storage facility is protected by biometric finger print and facial recognition entry systems, enhanced fire detection systems, water detection, 24 Hours CCTV and Redcare security. Staff are security cleared and vetted to BS 7858.
Our normal operating hours are 8 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
Yes, Cleardata boxes are exceptionally strong and feature an integral lid as part of the design. Boxes are delivered flat-packed. Please ask for details, or contact your Account Manager.
Yes, we would add any existing archive lists to our Cleardox Archive Management System.
Cleardata’s archive boxes are approximately 42cm in length, 31cm in width and 26 cm high.
Yes. Cleardata can coordinate document collections from single or multiple business locations throughout the UK and Ireland. We regularly support multi-site organisations with scheduled archive collections and large-scale records management projects.
Yes. Our document collection service is commonly used as part of our document scanning and digitisation projects. We securely collect archive boxes and files before transporting them to our secure scanning bureau for processing.
Yes. Cleardata’s fleet uses GPS vehicle tracking and dashcam CCTV systems to provide enhanced security, accountability and visibility throughout the document transportation process.
We can collect a wide range of business records including HR files, patient records, legal files, financial documents, invoices, engineering drawings, archive boxes and confidential paperwork.
Yes. Cleardata operates in line with GDPR and information security best practices. We are accredited to ISO27001:2022 for Information Security and maintain secure handling procedures throughout collection, transportation and storage.
Yes. We can arrange one-off or recurring document collections depending on your operational requirements. Many clients use our services for regular archive storage transfers, document scanning workflows or secure destruction projects.
Depending on your requirements, documents can be securely transported for: archive storage document scanning scan-on-demand retrieval records management secure shredding

Save space and store archives offsite!

Call our team on 0800 046 8081, or contact us to get started with your archive storage needs.