Award

CA14930 - The City Literacy Institute - Security Staffing and Associated Services

THE CITY LITERARY INSTITUTE

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Award

25 Mar 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The City Literary Institute, also known as City Lit, has completed the procurement process for security staffing and associated services, awarding the contract to Sentinel Group Security Limited. The open procedure tender, classified under CPV code 79710000 (Security Services), is valued at £567,600.70 and spans from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2028. The services are required at the City Lit, located on Keeley Street, London, WC2B 4BA. The procurement was initiated with the tender period ending on 8 January 2025, and the award date is noted as 25 March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services to collaborate with a prominent educational institute and extend their market presence. The requirement for comprehensive security services over a three-year period suggests stability and growth potential for the winning supplier. Companies proficient in providing security services across diverse locations, including the United Kingdom and international regions, and those qualified to service educational institutions and large-scale facilities, would be well-suited for this opportunity. SMEs also had suitability for participation in this tender process.

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Notice Title

CA14930 - The City Literacy Institute - Security Staffing and Associated Services

Notice Description

The City Literacy Institute, also known as City Lit, are looking for a single supplier of security staffing and associated services to provide a 3 year contract commencing 1 May 2025. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA14930. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA14930 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-911d2f27-564f-43b3-bce2-45b347abe1fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2bfebfd-b2d4-4f21-9431-a05a5c8629da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£567,600 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY LITERARY INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 4BA
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SENTINEL GROUP SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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