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Provision of Security Service at Seven Sisters Country Park - AWARD

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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30 Jan 2025 at 13:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA), a public body funded by the government and tasked with preserving the South Downs, has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Security Service at Seven Sisters Country Park." The procurement falls under the industry category of Security Services (CPV code: 79710000) and encompasses locations within the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically including Seven Sisters Country Park. The procurement stage is the awarding stage, with the contract officially awarded on 29 July 2024. The contract period extends from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2027. The open procedure procurement method was used for a tender process that concluded on 18 July 2024, involving a minimum value of £35,000 and an awarded value of £42,078.

This award represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, especially SMEs, given the value and duration of the contract. The successful bidder, aAFD Services Ltd, based in Southampton, is expected to provide comprehensive security services for multiple properties within Seven Sisters Country Park. Businesses equipped with the requisite expertise in security services, and those capable of delivering year-round security to park properties, car parks, and public toilets, would have been ideal candidates for this procurement opportunity. This tender illustrates the substantial scope for business growth for service providers within the security sector, provided they can meet the rigorous demands of such high-profile public body contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Service at Seven Sisters Country Park - AWARD

Notice Description

The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is a public body, funded by government and is responsible for keeping the South Downs a special place. The SDNPA is based in five sites across the National Park, including the offices, meeting rooms and Visitors Centre at the Seven Sisters Country Park. The Seven Sisters Country Park (including car parks and public toilets) is open all year round with the Visitor Centre open 364 days a year. This contract is for the provision of a full security service to a number of properties at the Seven Sisters Country Park.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eee8a9cc-6a89-463d-96b1-2aefbb9b7ee0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f681a0e4-f3fe-425d-b4fb-73642c4340b8
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

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,078 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 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
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Rebecca Osborne
Contact Email
rebecca.osborne@southdowns.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01730 819214

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AAFD SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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