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2324-0465 Islington Assembly Hall Security Services

ISLINGTON

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03 Apr 2025 at 10:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Islington Council, focuses on providing security services for the Islington Assembly Hall (IAH). This venue, located in London, hosts a variety of events including live music, conferences, weddings, and community events, necessitating comprehensive event security. The tender falls under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" with a CPV code of 79000000. Key dates outline the procurement process with the tender period ending on 28th August 2024, the contract period starting on 5th September 2024, and ending on 4th September 2028. The award made on 1st April 2025 values the contract at £450,000, highlighting the importance of the security services required.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event security, particularly those capable of managing large venues with a capacity of up to 890 people. Companies proficient in crowd control, door management, and capable of providing trained security staff will find this contract aligns well with their services. Although SES Group Limited has been awarded the contract, the opportunity illustrates the potential business growth for firms in the security sector, particularly those attentive to large-scale, diverse event security needs. The open procedure procurement method ensures transparency and competitiveness, which are beneficial for both the contracting entity and interested businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2324-0465 Islington Assembly Hall Security Services

Notice Description

Islington Assembly Hall (IAH) is a venue managed by Islington Council. For over 10 years, IAH has been operating as a live music venue in the heart of the borough bringing the community huge names including Skepta, Ed Sheeran, Laura Mvula, Ghetts and Jessie Ware to name a few. Whilst live music makes up 70% of the programming, the other 30% includes conferences, weddings, fairs and community events. With a capacity of 890 people the venue has an ongoing requirement for event security for door management and crowd control with a certain number of trained security staff present at events.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a33e0c60-86dd-44d3-befe-3fea968040e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/092eee99-cb06-4395-ba12-26912ae33b8b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 4 Sep 2028 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
ISLINGTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SES GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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