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17 Mar 2021 at 09:36

Award

07 Jan 2021 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Central Bedfordshire Council, which is seeking to provide Covid-19 Town Centre Steward Cover across eight designated areas in Central Bedfordshire. Classified under miscellaneous health services, this contract aims to offer stewardship from 09:00 to 21:00, seven days a week, for a duration of 90 days. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with active awards to CYS Security Ltd, who have been engaged to deliver the required services. Key dates include the contract being signed on 4 January 2021, and the initial provision being a response to the heightened Covid-19 restrictions in place since 17 December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in security services and public health support. Companies with the capability to provide stewards who can assist in promoting compliance with Covid-19 measures in public spaces will be ideally suited to compete for this contract. As the need for additional safety measures in town centres continues, businesses that can deliver quick, efficient, and compliant services in this emergency context will find themselves in a strong position to expand their operations and reach new clients.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Covid-19 Town Centre Steward Cover

Notice Description

To provide 7 day a week Covid-19 Steward cover from 09.00 to 21.00 hours in 8 Town Centre areas in Central Bedfordshire. This service provision is a Covid-19 emergency response to support the Council's Tier 4 response to reducing increasing COVID-19 infection rates across Central Bedfordshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide 7 day a week Covid-19 Steward cover from 09.00 to 21.00 hours in 8 Town Centre areas in Central Bedfordshire.

Options: Contract is for 12 weeks service provision with potential further 3 months subject to funding and mass vaccination progress.

Procurement Information

This provision is an emergency response to the inclusion of Central Bedfordshire in Tier 4 of Covid-19 restrictions by Central Government on 17 December 2020. CYS is an existing Council contractor and can provide the services required at extreme short notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028861
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005377-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£950,388 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Central Bedfordshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYS Security Ltd

Further Information

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