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Hereward College - Tender for Security Services

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

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Award

19 Sep 2019 at 16:16

Award Notice
Tender

15 Feb 2019 at 16:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Litmus Partnership Ltd is seeking tenders for the provision of security services for Hereward College, located in Coventry. This tender process is classified under the services category with a focus on security services. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2019 and will run for three years until 31st July 2022, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The total contract value is approximately £305,000 GBP, with submission deadlines for the Selection Questionnaire set for 15th March 2019 at 12:00. The procurement method employed is selective under a restricted procedure, and while cost-effectiveness is a priority, the governing body is not obligated to select the lowest bid.

This opportunity presents a substantial chance for businesses in the security sector to expand and strengthen their market presence, particularly those that can provide innovative and proactive management of security services. Companies with experience in managing security within educational establishments or similar environments will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for a management support structure and the focus on achieving enhanced security standards could also appeal to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to showcase their capabilities in a competitive tender environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hereward College - Tender for Security Services

Notice Description

Hereward is a College for young people with disabilities and additional needs, based in Coventry. Since 1971 Hereward College have been offering inclusive provision and specialist facilities for both day and residential learners with complex disabilities and learning difficulties. Hereward's vision is to prepare their learners for the next stage of their lives, providing them with outstanding employability skills and greater control over their future. The College have a focus on creating independent individuals who can make more of their own decisions about work, education, health and living. The College have extensive partnerships with employers and an expanding supported internship study programme. The internships build upon all of the skills that the young people have developed in College and extend them even further in real work situations. The contract being tendered is for 3 years in duration from 1.8.2019 until 31.7.2022, with the option to extend the contract term for a further term of up to 2 years and will operate as a fixed price contract, with the supplier invoicing the client for one-twelfth of the annual cost on a monthly basis. Current costs are in the region of 61 000 00 GBP + VAT per annum. Whilst the client prioritise value for money as a key objective of the competitive tender process, the governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. We expect the successful supplier to be able to bring innovation and excellence as part of the contractual relationship, as well as the desire to be proactive in the management of the security services contract moving into this contractual term. It is the objective of this tender for the successful supplier to have in place a management support structure, site supervision and relief cover as required that ensures that all locations are kept secure at all times and that the required specification is achieved consistently. The client's objectives: - to build upon the already improved standards of security at the college, - to receive a service that complies with the service standards, - to maintain a secure working environment for all students and staff at the college, - to receive proactive management support for the security staff, - to hold regular review meetings with the successful supplier, - to achieve overall value for money. Additional information: Interest in the selection process should be expressed via email only to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk clearly stating within this email which contract / notice you are referring to. Please also provide, as a minimum, a contact name, full company postal address and telephone number. The Selection Questionnaire and associated documents can be obtained at: http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/hereward_college__security_services The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 15.3.2019 (12:00). Suppliers are required to ensure that documents are obtained and returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. Documents in respect of economic / financial standing (where indicated in the Selection Questionnaire) shall be returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. It will be the Supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this Contract Notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity. The contracting authority will consider variant bids, evaluating them (so far as the variant or the evaluation of the variant is in the opinion of the contracting authority practicable) on the same basis as a conforming bid, but shall not be obliged to accept any such bid in preference to a conforming bid even if the variant bid scores more highly. No variant will be considered unless the bidder simultaneously submits a conforming bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17bcdafd-7b1f-4bc0-9d66-585615d05f12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd349604-1103-4248-bfa5-9f7997e82078
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
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
£305,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,755 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2024 Over 5 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
THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 9SW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Westwood
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCTAGA SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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