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Security Provision for Customer Access Point

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

22 Jan 2025 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Folkestone and Hythe District Council has awarded a contract titled "Security Provision for Customer Access Point" under the industry category of Security services (CPV code 79710000). The procurement process, now at the Award stage, was completed on 21st January 2025. The contract spans an initial period of 14 months, with two possible 12-month extensions, starting from 17th February 2025 and ending on 31st March 2028. The contract is valued at £66,439.65 and is to be delivered within England, United Kingdom.

This contract provides significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability for these entities. Businesses involved in security services stand to benefit from this tender, as it promises substantial engagement over its multi-year span. Akon Security Services Limited, a recognised SME, has been awarded this contract, underscoring the council's commitment to engaging with smaller, agile business entities that can provide specialised security solutions.

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Notice Title

Security Provision for Customer Access Point

Notice Description

Security Provision for Customer Access Point Contract is for an initial period of 14 months (with 2 x 12 months extension option).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e72328a9-32ee-4432-94c1-0446ef093076
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7d92a26-59ea-4865-9cd1-213dc4bc63c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,439 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,439 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
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
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKON SECURITY SERVICES

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