Award

GMCA 1286.1 Security services for Blackley & Whitefield station

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

12 Jun 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "GMCA 1286.1 Security services for Blackley & Whitefield station" was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This tender falls under the "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment" industry category and involves providing manned security services at two fire station sites in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, with the contract awarded active on 11th February 2025. The contract period spans from 12th February 2025 to 27th March 2025, with a total contract value of £49,896 GBP. The process is at the award stage and is complete, and was particularly tailored for businesses classified as SMEs and VCSEs.

This security services tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security provision, particularly those within the SME sector. The direct award procurement method implies a potentially simplified process for well-suited suppliers, providing them with a chance to establish or extend their footprint within the public security services sector. Given the short-term nature of the contract, it is particularly conducive for businesses that can rapidly deploy operations and leverage their expertise in security management. Companies like Chase Services Group Ltd, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the ideal candidate profile for such opportunities, as they can swiftly cater to localised service demands.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1286.1 Security services for Blackley & Whitefield station

Notice Description

A short-term contract of manned security at two fire station sites (Blackley & Whitefield).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49476bdd-291e-4026-8fb1-ad09fe587fc7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,896 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,896 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 27 Mar 2025 1-6 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Carys Hopcyn
Contact Email
carys.hopcyn@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHASE SERVICES GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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