Tender

Security Consultants Framework

ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 17:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement titled "Security Consultants Framework" to engage up to ten suppliers for risk assessments and security advisory services. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage with an open procedure. The framework is intended for conducting reviews and providing advice tailored to the security needs of venues, as per the Government Indemnity Scheme Guidelines. The industry category for this tender is Investigation and security services (CPV 79700000). Services are required globally, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the UK, with a total estimated value of £370,000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 21 February 2025, and the contract period spanning from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in security consultancy to expand their business operations. The framework is designed to support arts and cultural venues in meeting specific security conditions, thus providing a stable demand for expert services. Businesses with experience in risk-based security assessments tailored to unique venue requirements will find this contract particularly suitable. By participating, companies can enhance their market presence within the arts sector and contribute to the safety and security of valuable displays and storages.

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Notice Title

Security Consultants Framework

Notice Description

Arts Council England is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement of up to 10 Suppliers to perform risk assessments and advise on venue's security for UK government indemnity. The reviews and any supporting advice must be tailored, risk-based, and proportionate in accordance with Arts Council England security resources (available on the Collection Trust website).This work supports venues displaying and/or storing items in meeting the conditions outlined in Annex D, E and F of the Government Indemnity Scheme Guidelines

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0362a45-e297-47d6-bdd0-93566c995c17
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441619344317

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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