Tender

Security Guarding Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

26 Jul 2024 at 12:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has initiated a tender process for the provision of Security Guarding Services, classified under CPV code 79710000 (Security services). This contract is divided into two distinct Lots: Lot 1 covering Core Security Guarding Services including various physical and monitoring security operations, and Lot 2 for Mobile Keyholding Services. The selected contracts will have an initial term of five years starting from 1 April 2026, with an optional extension of up to three years, making the total potential duration eight years. The services will be provided across multiple regions including the UK, Europe, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, and other global locations. The total contract value is projected to be between £140,000,000 and £150,000,000. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 14:00 on 29 August 2024, via the BBC eSourcing portal.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in security services. Suitable for SMEs, it provides a chance to secure long-term contracts with one of the UK's largest public broadcasters. Businesses with expertise in large-scale security operations, mobile patrols, and alarm response are encouraged to apply. Competing for this contract could enhance their market reputation and expand their service footprint both domestically and internationally. The procurement follows a selective method with a competitive procedure involving negotiations, ensuring that the best-qualified suppliers are awarded the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Guarding Services

Notice Description

The BBC is conducting a Tender for the provision of Security Guarding Services .The Tendered Requirement is divided into two (2) separate Lots. Lot 1 - Core Security Guarding Services includes; Security guarding (>350 personnel across 32 sites); Provision of two security control rooms for alarm, CCTV and incident monitoring; Control Room manning, alarm and CCTV monitoring; Mobile patrols; Car Park monitoring and control; Close Protection services; First aid support; Emergency and evacuation duties; Investigation and verification of alarms including fire. Lot 2 - Mobile Keyholding Services including; Alarm Response; Patrols. The BBC intends to award one (1) Contract for each Lot. If the same Tenderer is awarded with the Contract for both Lots, the BBC reserves the right to combine the Contract into a single agreement. The Contract for each Lot will have an Initial Term of five (5) years which will begin from the Service Commencement Date. There will be an optional extension period of up to (3) years. If the BBC utilises the full extension, from Service Commencement to extension period expiry, the Contract for each Lot would last a maximum period of eight (8) years. The Initial Term and possible extension period is exclusive of the time period for transition which will take place between the Contract Commencement Date and the Service Commencement Date, and will be dependent on the winning bid for each Lot. The estimated total Contract value including extension period is anticipated to be between PS140,000,000 to PS150,000,000 over 8 years. The Contract will have an Initial Term of five (5) years which will begin from the Service Commencement Date. There will be an optional extension period of up to (3) years. If the BBC utilises the full extension, from Service Commencement to extension period expiry, the Contract would last a maximum period of eight (8) years. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal (this is only required once): 1.1 Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk 1.2 - Click the link on the login page to register. 1.3 Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2 - Express an interest in the tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult the online help, or contact the Jaggaer eSourcing help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-652cf1cd-86e7-4805-8cc9-bc042181e005
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/580d9d55-64cc-4e35-b63e-3abfc2710699
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (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

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,300,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 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
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Jody Hart
Contact Email
jody.hart@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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