Award

Security Services

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2024 at 14:37

Award Notice
Tender

12 Jan 2024 at 12:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council recently completed a public procurement process for Security Services under the classification of Public Security Services (CPV code: 75241000). The awarded contract covers activities such as locking/unlocking multiple gates, gatekeeper duties for the Safety and Wellbeing Team, and out-of-hours cover for the Neighbourhood Services Team, benefiting the Housing Team. The procurement follows an open procedure and was classified as an above-threshold tender. The contract, valued at £287,915.33, was awarded to City Group Security Limited. The contract period starts on 1st September 2024 and will run until 1st September 2029. The procurement was in the Tender to Award stage on 4th September 2024, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 12th February 2024.

This tender offers considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for security service providers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive security services, including gatekeeping and emergency response tasks, would suit this contract. Winning such a tender can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation, providing a steady stream of revenue over the five-year duration. Successful bidders can leverage this project to expand their engagements within the public sector, especially in housing and community safety roles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Services

Notice Description

SEC/24/1 Ashford Borough Council is looking to procure a contractor for; Locking/unlocking of multiple gates, Gate Keeper Duties on behalf of our Safety and Wellbeing Team and out of hours cover for the Neighbourhood Services Team, on behalf of our Housing Team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93a85629-1bc9-4a16-8e44-a81e7ec89022
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b513a2e7-72e7-4654-ba7f-fd5c6a2e8422
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£239,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£287,915 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2029 Over 5 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY GROUP SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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