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001968 - Contract for the Provision of Safer Women at Night (SWaN) Hub Security

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

08 Apr 2025 at 12:30

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

28 Jan 2025 at 11:56

Tender Notice
Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 11:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process organised by Durham County Council focuses on providing security services for the Safer Women at Night (SWaN) Hub located in Durham City Centre. The tender falls under the security services category (CPV code: 79710000) and importantly addresses the safety requirements within the night time economy in the North East of England. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the tender having been published on 28 January 2025, and the award date being 21 March 2025. The contract period starts on 1 April 2025 and ends on 31 March 2028. The procurement method used is an open procedure below threshold, with the tender reference being OPEN202565. Suitable businesses include SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in security services to expand their portfolio by working with Durham County Council. The selected supplier, Triton Risk Management Limited, will provide registered personnel at specific times, ensuring the safety and support of women and vulnerable individuals at the Hub. This contract can offer significant growth potential for firms with experience in managing security services within urban environments, particularly those that can reliably provide consistent and responsive security personnel. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with SIA registration requirements and experience in similar projects will be well-suited to compete for this and similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

001968 - Contract for the Provision of Safer Women at Night (SWaN) Hub Security

Notice Description

The Council require a sole Provider to manage and provide Security services for the Hub located within Durham City Centre. The aim of the Hub is to provide a safe refuge, support, and guardianship to women. It also provides services, support and assistance to anyone in a position of fear, distress and vulnerability within the night time economy. The provision of security is required to safeguard staff and users of the service within the stationary access point. 1 SIA Registered personnel will be required each Saturday night between 21:00PM - 03:00AM and Wednesday evenings between 21:00PM - 03:00AM (Wednesday are during University Term Time only). Please note these times are subject to change and other days/times may be required and will be requested in writing by the Contract Manager, with a minimum of 7 days notice. Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at open-uk.org and using reference OPEN202565 Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at open-uk.org and using reference OPEN202565

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f73da0b-b661-4f22-a818-f2ab82518b5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e313c3c-c3e5-4c40-b8cb-81b6acd46857
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRITON RISK MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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