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Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) Contract

GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

04 Apr 2025 at 13:49

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2024 at 11:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gosport Borough Council is tasked with appointing an experienced Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) to provide emergency response services for its sheltered housing and hostel properties on a 24/7 basis, utilising both analogue and digital protocols. The contract, titled "Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) Contract", falls under the "Alarm systems" industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. This procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, is currently in the award stage with an active status. The tender period concluded on 3rd January 2025 and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025, spanning three years with an option for two additional annual extensions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in alarm systems and monitoring services, particularly those proficient in both analogue and digital communication methods. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering growth and expansion opportunities by securing long-term service contracts with municipal clients. The awarded contractor, PPP Taking Care Ltd, exemplifies a large-scale supplier ideally positioned to handle such demands, providing a benchmark for aspiring competitors in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) Contract

Notice Description

GBC is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), to provide emergency response on a 24/7 365 basis to customers within its sheltered housing and hostel properties. The service must be of a 'hybrid' nature, able to communicate in both analogue and digital protocols. The contract duration is for 3 years with the option to extend by up to a further 2 years via annual extensions. Any extension will be at the Council's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24db91bf-f010-4f32-993c-ee3af9effd38
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

35121700 - Alarm systems

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,758 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years 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
GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GOSPORT
Postcode
PO12 1EB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gosport
Electoral Ward
Harbourside & Town
Westminster Constituency
Gosport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PPP TAKING CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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