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Provision of Physical Building Security for The National Archives

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, managed by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of The National Archives, involves the provision of physical building security services. This includes CCTV monitoring, building security, and bag searches. The project, valued at £9,600,000, targets various regions within the United Kingdom, namely the North East, London, South East, South West, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement falls under the "Security services" category with the CPV code 79710000 and has been executed using an "Other - Assisted Service Procurement" method. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and is slated to conclude by 31st August 2030. The award was finalised with CORPS SECURITY (UK) LIMITED as the supplier, and the award was last updated on 10th September 2025.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large security service providers capable of delivering high-standard security solutions across multiple UK regions. Companies with experience in managing comprehensive security operations, including CCTV and regulated security procedures, will find this contract especially appealing. Although the procurement is marked unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, the sizeable contract value and multi-year duration promise substantial business scalability and long-term collaboration potential for the successful tenderer. This procurement illustrates a substantial opportunity for businesses wanting to enhance their portfolio by partnering with a governmental body.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Physical Building Security for The National Archives

Notice Description

The buyer is seeking a Security partner to cohesively deliver their Security Services, to include CCTV control room, Building security and Bag Search, to a high quality standard with value for money in mind. The bidder will work proactively with their Es

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c4e824-f220-40fb-9f4f-305fa20c787c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Assisted Service Procurement
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
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORPS SECURITY (UK

Further Information

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