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Security Consultants Framework Agreement

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2021 at 13:15

Tender

21 Jan 2021 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Security Consultants to provide ad-hoc security and risk assessments under the Government Indemnity Scheme. The tender, titled "Security Consultants Framework Agreement," falls under the investigation and security services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently active, with a budget of £300,000 (excluding VAT) for the initial term, which runs from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023, with the option for two twelve-month extensions. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing for wide participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in security consulting. Businesses specialising in risk assessments, asset protection, and related advisory services would find themselves well-positioned to compete for this framework. The requirement for a named Security Consultant with prior experience in security, policing, or military sectors highlights the need for qualified firms that can demonstrate strong communication skills and an understanding of multifaceted risk factors.

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Notice Title

Security Consultants Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The purpose of this Procurement was 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Procurement was 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). The Framework Agreement will commence on 01 April 2021 and continue until 31 March 2023, unless it is terminated in accordance with its terms. ACE may extend the Term by two successive period(s) of twelve months each, provided it has given the Contractor notice of the same at least three month(s) prior to the expiry of the Term. The estimate value of all the Services to be provided under the framework is 300 000 GBP (excluding VAT, but including expenses) for the initial Term and extension period.

Options: The Framework Agreement will commence on 01 April 2021 and continue until 31 March 2023, unless it is terminated in accordance with its terms. ACE may extend the Term by two successive period(s) of twelve months each, provided it has given the Contractor notice of the same at least three month(s) prior to the expiry of the Term.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on 01 April 2021 and continue until 31 March 2023, unless it is terminated in accordance with its terms. ACE may extend the Term by two successive period(s) of twelve months each, provided it has given the Contractor notice of the same at least three month(s) prior to the expiry of the Term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028c29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012821-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Zobair Mehmood
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619344317

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

ACANTHURUS

BG INFOTECH

DESIGN SECURITY

GOUGH CONSULTANTS

IAN JOHNSON ASSOCIATES

INSTROM

NIGEL COOK CONSULTING

TRIDENT MANOR

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