Tender

Provision of Security Services

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Nov 2021 at 14:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is currently seeking bids for the "Provision of Security Services," aimed at providing essential security for multiple sites across the borough as well as specific services for the Howard Centre. The procurement process is categorised under public security and law order services, with an estimated contract value of £3,120,000 and a minimum value set at £3,000,000. The open tender process, initiated on 22 November 2021, specifies an end date for submissions of 7 January 2022, with contract execution expected to commence on 1 April 2022 and extend to 31 March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the security sector, particularly those specialising in man guarding, keyholding, mobile patrols, and alarm response services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contract suits those capable of delivering comprehensive security across various sites. Companies based in the East of England that can demonstrate experience in public security services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Services

Notice Description

The Council is looking for a provider to carry out all required security services to multiple locations throughout the Borough. In addition there is a separate Lot for security services for the Howard Centre only. The Council intends to award two contracts: Lot 1 - Security Services Multiple Sites Providing the following: - Security Man Guarding - Keyholding and Alarm Response - Lockups and Unlocks - Mobile Patrols Lot 2 - Security Services - Howard Centre Only Providing the following: - Security Man Guarding - Keyholding and Alarm Response Additional information: Please see below link to Intend advertisement: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fead4b0-8ce7-4fb6-9120-573e12e58996
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f0c7ba-be82-423b-b13a-b8198c3396f3
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

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

CPV Codes

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,120,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
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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