Tender

Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Apr 2025 at 14:59

Tender Notice
Tender

26 Mar 2025 at 19:37

Tender Notice
Tender

24 Feb 2025 at 18:21

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Feb 2025 at 18:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thanet District Council is inviting tenders for the provision of security services at various sites within the District of Thanet. The procurement, categorised under security services (CPV: 79710000), encompasses seven separate lots, including port and harbour security, reception and security services at Cecil Street, opening/closing of multi-storey car parks, out-of-hours key holder services, seasonal and ad hoc security provision, and vacant property security at Winter Gardens. The contract for Lots 1-6 is anticipated to start on 3 July 2025 and run for three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. Lot 7 is expected to commence on the same date but for a duration of twelve months, with four options to extend for twelve months each. The procurement process is in the tender stage with key dates including clarification submission no later than 14.00hrs on 11 April 2025 and tender submissions by 14.00hrs on 16 April 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specializing in security services, guard services (CPV: 79713000), and patrol services (CPV: 79715000). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure, providing a competitive platform for new and established businesses to secure long-term contracts with a reputable council. Successful bidders will have the chance to enhance their portfolio and operational footprint across multiple high-profile sites within Thanet, forming a reliable partnership with the local authority to deliver essential security services throughout the district.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet

Notice Description

Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a provider for the Security Services Contract Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet contract and invites prospective suppliers' to submit a Tender to meet the requirements. The Security Service contract is packaged as 7 separate Lots and will be required 365 days a year: Lot 1- Port and Harbour Lot 2 - Reception & security at cecil street Lot 3 - Opening/closing Royal Harbour Multi Storey Car Park, Ramsgate Lot 4 - Opening/closing Mill Lane Multi Storey Car Park, Margate Lot 5 - Key Holder for out of hours cover for Royal Harbour and Mill Lane Multi Storey Lot 6 - Seasonal + Ad Hoc security provision estimated Lot 7 - Winter Gardens vacant property security For Lots 1-6 the Contract/s are anticipated to commence upon 3 July 2025 for a duration of 3 Years, with one option to extend for 2 Years, at the sole discretion of the Council. For Lot 7 the Contract is anticipated to commence upon 3 July 2025 for a duration of 12 months with four options to extend for 12 months each, at the sole discretion of the Council. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 11th April 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 16th April 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-341530a6-aac5-4649-b5d0-7045516681f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef86c44b-14b3-468c-b11e-3e79dec294a8
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
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
£2,178,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 2 Jul 2028 3-4 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
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 1XZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
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
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

Further Information

Notice Documents

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