Tender

Provision of Ad Hoc Security

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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10 Oct 2024 at 09:39

Tender Notice
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09 Oct 2024 at 12:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council is seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Ad Hoc Security" to cover various responsibilities including static duties at Layton Depot, mobile and foot patrols across their property portfolio, parks, open spaces, and educational buildings. This tender, classified under event services (CPV 79952000), has a budget of £1,200,000 and targets the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, falling under a restricted procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on 7th November 2024 and a contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement process accommodates small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), but not voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for security firms, especially those specialising in event and site security, to secure a substantial contract with a reputable local authority. Businesses offering flexible, reliable, and multi-faceted security services, including both static and mobile patrols, as well as close protection duties, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the range of responsibilities and locations involved, companies with experience in managing diverse security needs and public events will find this tender particularly conducive to business growth and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Ad Hoc Security

Notice Description

Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a contractor to provide ad hoc cover for the in house security team covering sickness absence and annual leave. Static duties Layton Depot, mobile and foot patrols of various Blackpool Council property portfolio, parks and open spaces, School and further Education buildings, Close protection duties. There is a requirement to provide security and stewards for various public events held with Blackpool at various times throughout the year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d9efc8-c08c-43d9-bd10-fb3b29f52f7f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
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
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Further Information

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