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Joint Procurement Security Services

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2025 at 07:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Joint Procurement Security Services" is complete, with Chelmsford City Council acting as the primary buying organisation. This contract covers the provision of security services across various sites for both Uttlesford District Council and Chelmsford City Council, located in the East of England, UK. The procurement utilised an open procedure, under the category of security services (CPV: 79710000), and was segmented into two lots for each council. The contract period is set from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028, with the award officially being active from 6th December 2024. The process concluded with a contract value of £850,000.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for growth within the security services industry, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Bold Security Services, an SME, was one of the successful suppliers, alongside the larger Regency Guarding and Events Ltd, highlighting that the market is open to businesses of various scales. Companies offering specialised security solutions and with adaptability to serve multiple council sites will find this contract beneficial. The joint procurement structure demonstrates an inclusive approach, providing suitable prospects for businesses capable of collaborative engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Joint Procurement Security Services

Notice Description

Joint Procurement - PCR (2015) - Open Procedure This is a joint procurement for both Uttlesford District Council and Chelmsford City Council. Both Councils require security services for various sites across the council. This will be split into separate lots for each Council; Lot 1 and Lot 2. Please refer to the ITT for more details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0547e6b8-bb00-4938-9161-d46cc6038bc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f267631-6f1b-4d06-a019-c400123dfd58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BOLD SECURITY SERVICES

REGENCY GUARDING AND EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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