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FEW1455 - Car Parks - Security Services

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2025 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has awarded a contract under the title "FEW1455 - Car Parks - Security Services" within the security services industry category. The procurement process involved a direct award method, resulting in OCS Group UK Limited being selected as the supplier. This award, valued at £333,333.33, covers the provision of security services for car parks located in England, United Kingdom. The contract commences on 1st September 2024 and concludes on 1st September 2025. Key procurement dates include the award on 31st August 2024 and the publication of the award notice on 25th June 2025, marking the completion of the contracting process.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses operating in the security services realm, particularly those suited to offer comprehensive management and security solutions for large-scale projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this procurement suitable for their offerings, although the opportunity has been awarded to a large entity, OCS Group UK Limited. Interested companies should consider aligning their strategies with such procurement opportunities to expand their market presence within the public sector, gaining valuable experience and establishing relationships with local councils like Leicester City Council. This contract reflects the impetus for business growth within the British security services market.

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Notice Title

FEW1455 - Car Parks - Security Services

Notice Description

Provision of Car Parks - Security Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9773b24-8c32-411f-9275-f670b6c315fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/707bc158-7e83-4a92-98e7-3aa205992414
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
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
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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