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Waking Watch

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The "Waking Watch" public procurement process initiated by Bristol City Council pertains to a completed contract providing patrol services in the security industry, classified under CPV code 79715000. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure and encompasses locations such as the United Kingdom and other territories. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st March 2025, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2025. The contract, valued at £1,200,000, was awarded on 23rd March 2025, with publication on 4th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in security and patrol services. Organisations with capabilities in alarm monitoring and identification badge services may find this contract beneficial for growth, especially if they can leverage expertise in a variety of geographic regions as specified. Chase Services Group Ltd, an SME, exemplifies the type of company successfully awarded in this procurement, highlighting opportunities for businesses of similar scale to engage in public safety services provisioning within the specified locations.

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Notice Title

Waking Watch

Notice Description

Waking watch service provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf3f06d-3199-4c44-b441-456ea6fe81ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

79713000 - Guard services

79715000 - Patrol services

79716000 - Identification badge release services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Cowley
Contact Email
chris.cowley@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHASE SERVICES GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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