Tender

Security Consultants Framework Agreement

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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21 Jan 2021 at 11:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England is conducting an open tender process for a "Security Consultants Framework Agreement." This procurement aims to establish a framework of up to 10 contractors to provide security consultants for conducting ad-hoc security and risk assessments, specifically in support of the Government Indemnity Scheme. The tender period concludes on 22nd February 2021, with a contract duration beginning on 1st April 2021 and running until 31st March 2025. The estimated value of this procurement is £300,000, encompassing services classified under investigation and security services, with deliveries applicable across multiple locations including the UK and other territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services and risk assessments to collaborate with a prestigious national organisation. Companies looking to participate would ideally be small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in security consultancy, compliance with government standards, and an understanding of the specific requirements of cultural institutions. Engaging in this framework could lead to long-term partnerships and a consistent channel of work within the arts and cultural sectors, fostering business growth in an expanding market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Consultants Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The purpose of this Procurement is to establish a Framework Agreement of up to 10 Contractors to provide Security Consultants to carry out ad-hoc security and risk assessments in support of the work of Arts Council England's (ACE) National Security Adviser for the Government Indemnity Scheme. The Security Consultants will support the National Security Adviser to ensure that institutions intending to use Government Indemnity for loans are able to comply with the Scheme conditions, as set out in Annex D and E of the Scheme Guidelines (see non-national institution guidelines at http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/protecting-cultural-objects/government-indemnity-scheme). Full details of the requirements are set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/024d4343-9b1a-48f6-aa12-f90f19a3c739
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
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 3HF
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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