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DN Colleges Group - Security

DONCASTER COLLEGE

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26 Apr 2021 at 10:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The DN Colleges Group is seeking a contractor to provide security services across all its campuses. This public procurement process is classified under the security services industry and involves a contract valued at £1,100,000, scheduled to run from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2025, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement method adopted is selective, with the tender period concluding on 31st March 2021. The contract's delivery addresses are located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, and it is coordinated by Doncaster College, a key public institution.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in security services, to establish long-term contractual relationships within the education sector. Businesses that have expertise in providing site-specific security solutions, meeting regulatory requirements for staff vetting, and adhering to the European Working Time Directive would be well-positioned to compete successfully. Given the potential for contract extensions, interested parties should prepare to demonstrate their capacity to deliver high-quality and compliant security services over an extended period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN Colleges Group - Security

Notice Description

To provide security services to the DN Colleges Group across all campuses. Contract from 1st April 2021 - 31st March 2023 with option to extend for a further 2 years. The following specifies the requirements for Security Officers (SO's) and Security Services provided on a contract basis to the Group. Security Officers (SO's) a) The Group requires SO's at each site to cover the requirements of the specification. SO's are to be permanently assigned to the Group and each Location i.e. 'site-specific'. Once assigned and trained on site they should not be assigned to any other sites, except with the agreement of the Group. All staff will be required to work in a team with other staff as necessary. For 'emergency' (absence/sickness) cover only, the Group will accept other (non-site) staff from the Contractor, provided that they are fully trained in site specific details. b) Before working on site as relief/cover only, SO's must complete a minimum of two shifts supervised prior to commencing any duty unaccompanied. c) Before assignment of any SO's to the service, the Contractor will provide the College with written confirmation: - Of satisfactory vetting (a minimum of the past 10 years) for all their SO's working on site - Showing a copy of each SO's SIA License - A DBS check at an enhanced level, dated within the last 12 months - In addition to any licensing requirement specified in legislation: that all SO's have attended and passed a Skills for Security certificated (or other equivalent) Security Officers training programme before commencing employment on site. This generally will have been a minimum of 3 days duration. All individual certificates must be produced for inspection by the Group before attending site d) SO's will be required to familiarise themselves with all posts that they may be covering on the contract, within their first two weeks on site. During this 'training' period they must be supervised by another trained SO or Supervisor (provided by the Contractor), and tested by the Supervisor at the end of that training period. e) The Group retains the right to 'test' SO's at any time on their knowledge of the site or any relevant policies, procedures and/or systems used by the Group. Any obvious discrepancies will be brought to the attention of the Contractor for action as required. f) The Group retains the right to request removal of an SO from site. The Group may consider legal action in any case of negligence or alleged criminal offences. g) The regulations contained within the European Working Time Directive must be adhered to when deploying staff and SO's should not in any case, work on site for more than 60 hours per week, or for more than 6 concurrent days. h) All SO's must meet the Groups Security Officer Person Specification, as identified below, at all times.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f53341ca-6dea-4885-9adc-1cbeea73ae35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14ebadf0-1c47-4afb-8797-ea3ad97a9eb2
Current Stage
Award
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

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 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
DONCASTER COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 2RF
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTANT SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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