Tender

Security Services (Keyholding, Intruder Alarm, Manned Guard, Lone Working)

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Sep 2021 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently inviting tenders for a contract related to security services, specifically for keyholding, intruder alarm, manned guard, and lone working. The procurement falls under the services category, with an estimated value of £550,000. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 27th October 2021. The services will be required across multiple locations in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North West England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London. The tender was published on 22nd September 2021, and the contract period is set to commence on 7th January 2022 and will last for three years, concluding on 6th January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer quality and reliable security solutions tailored to the needs of a national organisation. Companies with expertise in managing security personnel and systems, as well as those capable of delivering prompt and flexible service across various UK regions, would be particularly well-positioned to respond. Engaging in this contract can help such businesses expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation in the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Services (Keyholding, Intruder Alarm, Manned Guard, Lone Working)

Notice Description

The GMC employs some 1400 staff, the majority working out of offices in Manchester and London, with small teams based in our premises in Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh. There are around 90 staff who are home based and visit external organisations and venues. Our existing security systems and process are designed to ensure the physical safety of staff and visitors and to ensure that the organisation complies with the data protections and information security standards resulting from out ISO27001 registration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8abce9a5-bad7-4f2f-a2bf-1044768df0c2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jan 2022 - 6 Jan 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Park
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEBDEN BRIDGE
Postcode
HX7 6NG
Post Town
Halifax
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Calder
Westminster Constituency
Calder Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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