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Museum Security Consortium

THE BOARD AND TRUSTEES OF THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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20 Dec 2024 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Board and Trustees of the Natural History Museum, in collaboration with the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, has completed the procurement process for the "Museum Security Consortium" contract. Wilson James Ltd has been awarded the contract to provide comprehensive security services across multiple sites in London. The contract, valued at £12,150,514, covers services such as control room management, perimeter security, internal patrols, emergency response, electronic security systems management, event and exhibition security, staff entrance security, traffic control, and more. This contract will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, following the completion of the tender period on 19 December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the security services industry, particularly those with experience in large-scale, coordinated security operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, given the specific suitability criteria mentioned. The collaboration with high-profile museums in London enhances the visibility and prestige of the services provided, enabling businesses to expand their portfolio and build credibility in securing large, complex projects.

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Notice Title

Museum Security Consortium

Notice Description

The 3 museum partners (The Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum) commission Wilson James Limited to provide security services across the numerous sites of the 3 museum partners, including control rooms, perimeter security and internal patrols, emergency response and first aid, management of electronic security systems, event and exhibition security officers, staff entrance security, traffic control, loading bay, bag search and door security across the various sites, providing world-class, co-ordinated, professional security services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04cd2a03-f921-4bf2-b620-ce2e384a9c7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4baa9d-a389-4a8d-aa15-a2f42466ddcf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,150,514 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,150,514 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BOARD AND TRUSTEES OF THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhmprocurement@nhm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+4479425000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILSON JAMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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