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Facilities - Manned Guarding and Reception 2022-29

National Audit Office

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office bought manned guarding and reception services for its London office, together with remote monitoring services for its Newcastle office. The requirement combines on-site security and front-of-house cover in London with remote security monitoring for the Newcastle site. It is a facilities management service contract, focused on protecting and supporting the NAO’s two offices. The London delivery address is Buckingham Palace Road, London; the Newcastle office is also within scope. The work was procured by the National Audit Office for its own operational needs.

The procurement is complete and Corps Security (UK) Limited was selected. The award was made on 17 March 2022, with a value of £3,153,991.09. The contract began on 1 April 2022 for an initial five-year term ending 31 March 2027, with options for two further 12-month extensions, up to 31 March 2029. The procurement used a selective route as a call-off from a framework agreement. Bids closed on 28 February 2022. The estimated value range was £2,688,319.57 to £3,153,991.09. The requirement was identified as suitable for SMEs. No lots are described.

This award demonstrates demand from the National Audit Office for a combined security and reception service: staffed guarding and reception at its London office, plus remote monitoring for its Newcastle office. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this kind would need to deliver reliable manned guarding and professional reception cover while also operating remote monitoring across a separate office location. The successful supplier was an SME, showing that this scale and combination of services can be delivered by a smaller business. Suppliers would need the operational capacity to coordinate on-site personnel and monitoring, and to maintain consistent service across both locations. The route used was a framework call-off, so relevant framework participation and the ability to compete through that route would also matter.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Facilities - Manned Guarding and Reception 2022-29

Notice Description

The selected supplier, Corps Security (UK) LIMITED, will provide manned guarding and reception services for the NAO London office, along with remote monitoring services for the Newcastle office. The contract will run for an initial five-year term from Friday 1 April 2022 to Wednesday 31 March 2027, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods, up to Saturday 31 March 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e706bf71-a26e-47e1-bc13-41e6c8911409
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bad79d9-da27-4049-beeb-b6f4b8f1d132
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,153,991 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,153,991 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 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
National Audit Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Corps Security

Further Information

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