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Provision of Security Services - Car Park and Cemetery Locking/Unlocking and a Gatekeeper

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Feb 2019 at 14:05

Award Notice
Tender

12 Apr 2017 at 11:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is seeking a security service provider through an open procurement process for their project titled "Provision of Security Services - Car Park and Cemetery Locking/Unlocking and a Gatekeeper". The tender, classified under security services, is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The initial contract duration is for three years, commencing from 1st July 2017, with potential extensions that could extend the contract to a total of five years. The tender period concluded on 17th May 2017, and interested suppliers were required to submit their proposals prior to this deadline.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the security services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in security operations, particularly those with experience in managing multiple locations and providing reliable service, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier will not only gain a substantial annual contract valued at £167,000 but will also enhance their portfolio through working with a local council, which could lead to further opportunities in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Services - Car Park and Cemetery Locking/Unlocking and a Gatekeeper

Notice Description

Ashford Borough Council (ABC) is looking to appoint a security service provider with a proven track record to carry out various duties in a diligent and timely manner upholding the professional reputation of the council. Duties are Monday to Sunday and will include but are not limited to: gate opening/closing at various council properties including a multi-storey car park, open car parks, cemeteries and gardens, provision of town centre gatekeeper and release of locked-in vehicles. Multiple locations may require attendance at any one time and therefore it is essential that resources permit this activity. Tenders are invited for an initial contract period of 3 years with the possibility of extending by 1 year with a possible extension of a further 1 year making a total of 5 years. Additional information: Full tender documentation can be accessed and downloaded from the South East Business Portal. This opportunity is also subject to an OJEU Notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a61275ec-4bf5-4f6b-97f4-ab6ec595fe1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/492887f1-b510-4639-975b-2197044a096b
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£167,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 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
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGHT AND SOUND SECURITY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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