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COV - Alarm Monitoring Service 2025 - AWARD

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL (COV)

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12 May 2025 at 10:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has completed the procurement process for the Alarm Monitoring Service 2025, with the contract awarded to Businesswatch UK Fire & Security & Securiplex Ltd. This contract involves providing alarm monitoring services around the clock, essential for the security of various sites handled by the Council, including corporate buildings and schools. The procurement process started with an open procedure, and an active award was announced on 13 March 2025. The contract period is set from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2027. The procurement falls under the industry category of alarm-monitoring services, with a CPV code of 79711000, and includes sites located across the United Kingdom, including the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the security services industry looking to expand their operations. Particularly, SMEs involved in fire and security services would find this procurement process well-suited for their growth strategies given the open nature of the tender and the essential services required by Coventry City Council. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their clientele base while contributing to enhanced infrastructure security, positioning them as key players in public safety and security solutions. The contract, valued at £240,000, not only provides financial growth but also the chance to build a reputable association with a major public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - Alarm Monitoring Service 2025 - AWARD

Notice Description

Coventry City Council are looking to appoint an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), to provide Alarm Monitoring Services 24 hours per day 7 days a week. This service is seen as an essential element for overall site security and protection. This will include the monitoring of both intruder and fire alarms. The ARC will be required to notify to 1st point of contact (agreed by the Council) and the emergency services when the alarm is triggered. The types of sites include corporate buildings, schools and any other customers of Coventry City Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de7af119-d6a6-4d74-a3ea-befbd959311b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d26d90c-30f4-4067-8a7d-964b722d762d
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL (COV)
Contact Name
Coventry City Council (COV) Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+4424 7697 5232

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2GN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESSWATCH UK FIRE & SECURITY & SECURIPLEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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