Tender

Provision of Public Space Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Surveillance Monitoring and Operating Staff

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Oct 2021 at 18:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Public Space Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Surveillance Monitoring and Operating Staff." This tender is classified under public security services and is set within the East of England, specifically Bedford. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions on 19 November 2021. The estimated contract value ranges from £1,400,000 to £1,800,000, spanning a contract period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2027, following an open procedure above threshold.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in security services and technology. Companies with expertise in CCTV operation, monitoring, and control room management would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the emphasis on creating safe urban spaces and the continued operation of a comprehensive surveillance system, firms that can demonstrate experience in public safety, emergency services cooperation, and community engagement are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

Provision of Public Space Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Surveillance Monitoring and Operating Staff

Notice Description

The Council has set up a comprehensive CCTV system throughout the urban, open spaces, park facilities and some rural areas of the Borough. This tender is for the provision of operators to manage and monitor the equipment from the control room. The primary objectives of the scheme are to provide a safe Town Centre & Open Spaces (including parks) for the benefit of those who live, work, trade, visit and enjoy the facilities of Bedford Borough and to reduce the fear of crime and the occurrence of crime in our local communities. In addition, the control room currently provides out of hours services (OOH) for the Council, Highways Team and partner agencies, for example Housing Associations The system has been in operation since 1995 and currently consists of 600+ cameras situated throughout the urban and rural areas areas of Bedford and Kempston and within Council owned car parks. In addition, it proactively & reactively monitors various third party camera systems (subject to service level agreements). The control room for this system, which has recently been upgraded , is located in the centre of Bedford and consists of a bank of colour monitors; custom built desk facilities for CCTV operators; digital recording via hard drives; reviewing and copying facilities; printers and all the associated services for communications with Police, retailers, licenced premises and businesses operating within the town. Additional information: For further information and to submit a bid please visit Bedford Borough Council Electronic Tendering Site - Home (in-tendhost.co.uk) and search for the title or reference number Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b784ae-0a1f-4f8d-a399-e73c6255ef9a
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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