Why Gloucester businesses choose MDSS for records management:
Serving Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, and across Gloucestershire
Document storage, scanning, and shredding available as individual or combined services
Purpose-built secure storage with access control, CCTV, and fire protection systems
Scan-on-demand: any stored document scanned and emailed within hours of your request
GDPR-compliant throughout — full chain-of-custody and Data Processing Agreement as standard
Barcode-indexed inventory — complete visibility of all documents held on your behalf
Confidential shredding with certificate of destruction for end-of-retention records
Same-day retrieval and delivery available for urgent document requests
Flexible contracts suitable for businesses of all sizes across the county
ISO-accredited document management with dedicated account management
Document Management for Gloucester and Gloucestershire Businesses
Gloucester and the wider Gloucestershire area is home to a diverse business community spanning logistics, manufacturing, professional services, agriculture, public sector, and an expanding retail and hospitality sector. Across these sectors, the challenge of managing business records compliantly and cost-effectively is consistent.
MDSS provides Gloucester businesses with a fully managed off-site document management service that removes the burden of in-house records management. We collect, catalogue, store, retrieve, and securely destroy your documents — with GDPR compliance and full audit trail maintained throughout.
Our collection routes cover Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, and across Gloucestershire, making professional document management accessible to businesses throughout the county.
Secure Storage for Gloucester Businesses
Our purpose-built storage facility provides the physical security and environmental controls that business records require. Every document stored with MDSS is held in a controlled, monitored environment with access control, CCTV, and fire suppression — significantly more secure than typical in-house storage arrangements.
Every box and file is barcoded on arrival and linked to your account inventory. You can see everything stored on your behalf, request physical retrieval, or use our scan-on-demand service to receive a digital copy of any document within hours — without waiting for physical delivery.
Contact us to discuss your requirements and we will provide a clear, no-obligation proposal covering storage, scanning, shredding, or a fully integrated programme across all three.
Our Gloucester services
Document Scanning Gloucester
GDPR-compliant confidential shredding for Gloucester businesses — scheduled, one-off, or on-site, with certificate of destruction.
Custom indexing matched to your retrieval system or document management platform
Bulk scanning for high-volume archives, office moves, and system migrations
Large format scanning for engineering and architectural drawings
Microfilm and microfiche scanning for legacy media formats
OCR processing for fully searchable digital output
Confidential Shredding Gloucester
GDPR-compliant confidential shredding for Gloucester businesses — scheduled, one-off, or on-site, with certificate of destruction.
Serving Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, and across Gloucestershire
Regular scheduled collections for ongoing paper waste disposal
One-off shredding for archive clearances, office moves, or year-end document disposal
Certificate of destruction for every shredding job — full audit trail maintained
On-site witnessed shredding available for sensitive or high-volume requirements
IT Destruction Gloucester
Secure destruction of digital storage media and redundant IT assets for Gloucester businesses.
Collection from Gloucester and across Gloucestershire
Hard drives, solid-state drives, tapes, and portable media securely destroyed
Certificate of destruction with full asset-level tracking
Suitable for hardware refresh projects, office clearances, and compliance requirements
Environmentally responsible disposal under WEEE regulations
Frequently Asked Questions
Our collection and service routes cover Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Dursley, Nailsworth, and across Gloucestershire. For locations further afield, contact us and we will confirm coverage.
Yes. We collect from business premises across Gloucester and Gloucestershire using secure, tracked vehicles. Contact us with your volume and location and we will arrange a collection schedule.
Yes. All three services are available to Gloucester businesses individually or as a combined managed service. Many clients manage storage, scanning, and shredding under a single contract with one account manager.
For digital access via scan-on-demand, we aim to scan and email documents within a few hours of your request. For physical retrieval, standard delivery is next working day. Urgent retrieval options are available — contact your account manager for time-sensitive requirements.
Yes. MDSS operates as a data processor under UK GDPR. We provide a Data Processing Agreement as standard, maintain full chain-of-custody documentation, and issue certificates of destruction for all shredding activity.
Trusted by Businesses Across Every Sector
From law firms and healthcare providers to construction companies and local authorities — we understand the compliance obligations, document volumes, and access needs of the sectors we work with. Every client gets a service built around their requirements, not a one-size-fits-all contract.
Law Firms
Student records, financial files, and governance documents for schools, colleges, and universities.
Construction & Engineering
Project files, drawings, and compliance records stored safely for the duration required by contract law.
Human Resources
Personnel files, contracts, and disciplinary records kept secure and compliant throughout the employment lifecycle.
Local Authorities
Secure, compliant document storage for local authorities and public sector organisations.
Education
Student records, financial files, and governance documents for schools, colleges, and universities.
Financial
Long-term retention of financial records, tax files, and audit trails in a secure environment.
Healthcare
GDPR-compliant patient record storage meeting NHS and Care Quality Commission requirements.
