Tender

Key Holding, Alarm Response and Venue Security Services

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Dec 2024 at 09:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Borough Council is seeking a single supplier for key holding, alarm response, and venue security services across their properties. This tender falls under the security services category, covering alarm monitoring, guard, and patrol services. The procurement process is in the Tender stage with key dates, including the tender period ending on 13th January 2025 and the contract starting from 1st March 2025. The contract will run for 24 months, with possible extensions for up to 24 additional months. The services are to be provided throughout England, United Kingdom, and the estimated contract value is £900,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive 24/7 support, including during public holidays. The contract’s size and duration make it particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. In addition, adherence to British Standard BS7499 and SIA approved contract scheme accreditation are crucial requirements. Firms with experience in static security, mobile patrols, and licensed door supervision for events and meetings will find this tender an excellent opportunity to expand their portfolio and strengthen their client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Key Holding, Alarm Response and Venue Security Services

Notice Description

Wirral Council is looking for a single supplier for the provision of the following Key-holding and Alarm Response - to provide 24 hours/365 days a year services for key holding and response to alarm activation and incidents of Wirral Council building, the service provider will provide a responsive service to respond to alarm activations. This will require holding & collection of keys, holding of alarm and access details for all the sites and provide a 24 hour / 365-day response to activations of alarms in these buildings. Venue Security - Attendance will be required at Wirral Council premises for the days and periods notified by the Client, Wirral Council. The Service provider will be required to provide services as and when required, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all days deemed to be bank holidays in the United Kingdom. The provision of this service shall be called off on an "as and when required" basis. For some premises / occasions the provision of consistent and regular personnel will be preferred to ensure familiarity with both physical layout and with Wirral Council contacts and procedures. These services will consist of a mixture of provisions as detailed below: - Static security for events/incidents Static security for public and closed meetings Licensed door supervisors for public and closed meetings Mobile security patrols - Mobile Patrols are not expected to form a major component of this contract however Wirral Council may request provision of mobile patrols of specific areas in relation to an identified threat or concern. The service provider must be able to meet all the requirements and standards of British Standard BS7499 for manned security services and the current ACPO policies on key-holding, and also be a member of the SIA approved contract scheme and ACS accreditation. This services contract will run for a period of 24 months with options to extend for two (2) periods of 12 months each (maximum 24 months). Estimated contract start date: 1st March 2025 Additional information: The tender document and any additional information are accessible via The Chest portal, https://www.the-chest.org.uk to participate in this exercise please register your interest in contract ID DN750820. Should you have any questions relating to the tender document please raise them via the 'messages' section on the portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44d63c83-658f-43d9-9427-97bf49dbbb64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05fb3912-41a0-45b7-8041-347b552c2c2f
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, VCSE
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

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

79713000 - Guard services

79715000 - Patrol services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2029 4-5 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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
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
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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