Award

T783 Out of Hours Library and Security Services

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

14 Aug 2019 at 13:03

Award

30 Jul 2019 at 10:14

Tender

28 Mar 2019 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is seeking suppliers for its "T783 Out of Hours Library and Security Services" contract, which aims to provide a 24/7 library service at the Albert Sloman Library starting from October 2019. This initiative follows a successful pilot period that concluded in June 2019. The procurement, classified under security and library services, has a contract value of £500,000 and is initially set for a duration of 36 months, with options for two additional one-year extensions based on performance. The tender period for proposals ended on 29 April 2019, and the contract award was confirmed on 30 July 2019, with the successful supplier being Reassurance Security Services Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in library and security services, particularly those that can offer skilled staff adept in customer service and IT support. Companies with Security Industry Authority (SIA) licensing and experience in providing tailored library services will find this procurement particularly relevant, making it a suitable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their client base within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

T783 Out of Hours Library and Security Services

Notice Description

The University carried out a pilot for out of hours library service, which started in October 2018 for a period of nine months, which ends in June 2019. The pilot is proving to be a success and the University has decided to provide a 24/7 service at the Albert Sloman Library on a permanent basis during term time from October 2019.This contract is for the provision of 'out of hours' library service that is comparable to the services provided during our core hours, this contract is not a standard security contract but rather a contract for the provision of key library services. Contracted staff will be based at the Library Helpdesk and will be expected to support all library users, answering basic customer queries and dealing with various Library and IT-related administrative tasks, both at the Helpdesk itself and as part of 'roving' support throughout the building. Staff assigned to this contract therefore need to be numerate and literate, be competent and confident in the use of IT, and have excellent interpersonal and customer care. During the SQ stage, the intention is to arrive at a Short List of 5 qualified potential suppliers for formal Invitation To Tender (ITT) against the requirement. It is a mandatory requirement that individuals undertaking designated activities for the successful Supplier hold the compulsory Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licencing. At the time of publishing the documentation, the University considers that transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) ('TUPE') would not apply but bidders must form their own view on this. The duration of the contract will be for initial period of 36 months, with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12months (in 12 months increments), subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c742d413-ea5d-414d-a18f-c1ff013b0255
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24b9bb15-d995-4b53-8f1a-8fb68bd7fb5e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

79713000 - Guard services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 1 Sep 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
Dan Montague
Contact Email
procure@essex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01206 873013

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REASSURANCE SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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