Notice Information
Notice Title
The Provision of Security and Concierge Services to Emergency and Temporary Accommodation Sites
Notice Description
Tenders are invited from providers with the relevant experience and ability for The Provision of Security and Concierge Services to Emergency and Temporary Accommodation Sites contract. Cornwall Council is seeking a suitably qualified provider to deliver Security Services across various sites supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping, or at risk of rough sleeping. The contract is for an initial three (3) years with an option for extending the term for a further three (3) years. This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Open Tender procedure. This contract presents an opportunity to contribute to community safety while supporting some of the most vulnerable individuals in Cornwall. The Security Service will range from 24/7 on-site provision at high-support locations to a peripatetic service for lower-support sites. The aims and objectives include: * Provide a safe, welcoming, and sustainable environment to help service users sustain their occupation and access support towards independent living. * Offer a flexible and responsive approach, adapting security levels to match site and resident needs, including emergency interventions. * Scale provision up or down as required, in coordination with site management and commissioners. * Maintain an unobtrusive presence, ensuring residents can live without unnecessary interference. * Add social value by reducing anti-social behaviour, complaints, and demand on emergency services. Key Responsibilities include: * Site Security & Access Control - mobile and static patrolling, securing premises, and monitoring entry points. * Incident Response & Risk Management - Handling security incidents and safeguarding residents. * CCTV & Surveillance - Monitoring and responding to security threats. * Supportive Engagement - Providing a visible presence to reassure residents and the local community. * Naloxone Administration - Delivering life-saving intervention in opioid overdose situations.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-0e97d9dd-4ed5-4081-acea-7775ff3d0cea
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7495546f-94f2-417f-aa67-a4302279b915
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure (above threshold)
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
-
- CPV Codes
79710000 - Security services
79713000 - Guard services
79715000 - Patrol services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £8,198,803 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 19 Mar 202511 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 3 Apr 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- CORNWALL COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Andrew Trout
- Contact Email
- andrew.trout@cornwall.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1872
Buyer Location
- Locality
- TRURO
- Postcode
- TR1 3AY
- Post Town
- Truro
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLK South West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
- Delivery Location
- TLK South West (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Cornwall
- Electoral Ward
- Truro Boscawen & Redannick
- Westminster Constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7495546f-94f2-417f-aa67-a4302279b915
19th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1fd904-18ea-4474-9ef9-9a01d19ce6e0
14th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c79acfc-2925-4a34-9c7d-374a1579c8bb
13th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
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