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Security Consultants Framework

Arts Council of England

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12 Jun 2025 at 16:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has completed the procurement process for the "Security Consultants Framework," valued at £370,000. The framework aims to engage up to 10 suppliers to conduct risk assessments and provide security advice to venues. This procurement falls under the industry category of Investigation and Security Services and covers a wide geographical scope, including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract is set to run from 30th May 2025 to 31st March 2027. The award stage of the process was completed, with the contract being active since 28th May 2025.

This tender represents lucrative opportunities for security consulting firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it focuses on delivering tailored, risk-based security advice. Businesses operating within the security services sector and with expertise in risk assessments will find themselves well-suited to compete and potentially grow their business through this framework. The diverse geographic coverage and open procedure further broaden the chance for a wide array of firms to contribute to enhancing cultural venues' security protocols as per the guidelines of the Government Indemnity Scheme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Consultants Framework

Notice Description

Arts Council England is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement of up to 10 Suppliers to perform risk assessments and advise on venue's security. The reviews and any supporting advice must be tailored, risk-based, and proportionate in accordance with Arts Council England security resources (available on the Collection Trust website).This work supports venues displaying and/or storing items in meeting the conditions outlined in Annex D, E and F of the Government Indemnity Scheme Guidelines

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b29c39d2-a767-4d02-85d1-d5b86f5482e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf69018-16c8-4905-9b6c-c5ec3c104d27
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
Arts Council of England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Acanthurus Limited

Corps Security Limited

Design Security Limited

Ian Johnson Associates

Nigel Cook Consulting

The Keyholding Company Limited

Trident Manor Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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