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Authorised Freight Searching of Persons,Escourting and Detection Service

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31 Mar 2021 at 11:33

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Award

17 Apr 2019 at 09:47

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "Authorised Freight Searching of Persons, Escorting and Detection Service" managed by the Home Office. This contract, classified under security services, had a total value of £22,250,000 and was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold. The tender stage has been completed, with the award formally announced on 20th December 2016. The contract duration commenced on 1st April 2017 and concluded on 31st March 2020, covering delivery addresses in the UK and several overseas territories.

This contract represented significant opportunities for businesses in the security services sector, particularly large firms like EAMUS CORK SOLUTIONS (ECS), which were eligible for participation. Companies offering freight searching and escorting services would have been well-positioned to compete for this tender, allowing for potential growth through securing government contracts in a market that demands specialised expertise in security and logistics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Authorised Freight Searching of Persons,Escourting and Detection Service

Notice Description

Freight Searching, Searching of persons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-187073a4-9b3d-4904-9ed9-5fa9d83f73a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfc835a-b101-4fd3-bd70-c396520a88ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£22,250,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,250,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAMUS CORK SOLUTIONS (ECS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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