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Provision of an unarmed security guarding service

MET OFFICE

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11 Oct 2017 at 10:08

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed a tender process for the "Provision of an unarmed security guarding service," classified under security services (CPV code: 79710000). The contract, valued at approximately £654,790.69, was awarded to Corps Security and covers a delivery location in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 15 January 2015, and the contract period extending from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2018. The award of the contract was published on 11 October 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for security service providers, particularly larger firms with the capacity to deliver unarmed guarding services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete for such contracts typically have experience in public sector security operations, strong compliance with relevant regulations, and a robust capability to meet the service delivery requirements outlined in the contract. This contract could lead to further business growth through experience in managing high-profile public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an unarmed security guarding service

Notice Description

PROVISION OF AN UNARMED SECURITY GUARDING SERVICE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d175f04-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6050b606-cea0-4bb5-afbc-f9da70678634
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£654,790 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£654,790 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 201510 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2015 - 31 Mar 2018 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORPS SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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