Award

Security Services for Portsmouth International Port

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jan 2023 at 10:14

Tender

22 Feb 2022 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Portsmouth City Council has awarded a contract for Security Services at Portsmouth International Port. The contract, valued at £1,200,000 per annum, was awarded on 23rd May 2022 and will commence on 1st November 2022. It is set for an initial 3-year term with a potential extension to 5 years. The services will be provided at both the Council and Portico's sites, with procurement conducted through the Open Procedure under the Light Touch Regime.

This tender presents an opportunity for qualified suppliers to provide manned security services for Portsmouth International Port. The contract, with an estimated value of up to £10,000,000 over 5 years, requires security officers for various duties at the port facilities. Businesses experienced in security services and having the necessary qualifications are well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement process involves a detailed programme of key dates, including tender return deadline, interview period, and award notification, ensuring a transparent and competitive process.

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Notice Title

Security Services for Portsmouth International Port

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') has awarded a suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide manned security services at Portsmouth International Port. Following award on 23rd May 2022, the contract will commence on 1st November 2022. The initial contract term will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term by a further 2 years to a maximum total term of 5 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. The estimated value of the contract is PS1,200,000 per annum (a maximum value therefore of PS6,000,000 over the maximum possible 5 year term). The value is dependent on trade levels through the Port site and as such no guarantees can be given as to the level of service required over the term of the contract. The services will be delivered to both the Council and Portico (a company wholly owned by the Council who operate an adjacent site, see additional information section for further details), although the contract will be with the Council only. The successful bidder will be required to work with representatives of both the Council and Portico. The contract was established using the Open Procedure as set out within the Public Contracts Regulations (2015). The services in question fall under the Light Touch Regime services listed under Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations (2015).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This specification was prepared using the current security levels. These levels could increase or decrease at short notice due to the Department for Transport (DFT) changing the security level or due to changes in shipping times and movements. It is imperative to the contract that these changes to staffing levels can be catered for at short notice by the Contractor. Portsmouth International Cruise and Ferry Port Security cover is currently required during the opening hours of the passenger terminal building which is currently 0530 hours to 2330 hours, 365 days of the year subject to Portsmouth International Port operational requirements. Teams of eight security officers are required to be rostered appropriately to cover an 18 hour period between 0530 hours and 2330 hours. The teams are to be supplemented by fully trained relief security officers to ensure maximum coverage is achievable, during periods of staff absence or due to increased requirements. Due to searching requirements each team comprising eight people must include at least three female members and at least three male members. Extra cover may be required, at short notice or security officers may be kept on beyond the hours stated, to provide for delays or changes in shipping movements or during cruise ship visits. It is essential that the security team comprises experienced security guards who have excellent customer service skills and are qualified for the purpose of carrying out all security tasks as required by the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS). The members of the team are also to be skilled in the use of X-ray equipment. In view of the anticipated level of training, the personnel of the search team are to remain as consistent as possible throughout the period of contract. Duties of security officers working at Portsmouth International Cruise and Ferry Port will include but not be limited to the following: - Security desk - Search duties - Freight searching - Main car exit gate Portico Shipping Ltd A working supervisor is required between the hours of 0500 and 1700 hours, Monday to Friday and should be one of the officers detailed below. - A security officer is currently required at the Prospect Road gate house 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. - A security officer is currently required at the Sunken Road gate house between the hours of 0500 and 0100 hours, 7 days a week. Due to searching requirements one security officer for the site must be female and one must be male. Security cover is required 365 days of the year subject to Portico Shipping Ltd's operational requirements. Level of Expertise/Training -All Security Officers to be first aid trained including the use of a defibrillator. - All Security Officers must have an appropriate CCTV operator's licence as patrols are conducted utilising CCTV. Duties of security officers working at Portico will include but not be limited to the following: - Manual searches of buildings, vehicles, persons, and baggage - Regular security patrols of the external perimeter and regular patrols of the internal Port and associated buildings utilising the CCTV system - Security gate administration - Contractor control - Traffic flow management and marshalling. - To issue and receipt equipment to dock operatives - Receiving and distribution of all deliveries related to parcels, post and small packages - Logging of all security related incidents - Support for security exercises and drills as requested. - Monitoring of the fire panel and the associated actions needed in the event of an emergency alarm

Options: The initial contract term will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term by a further 2 years to a maximum total term of 5 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties.

Renewal: The initial contract term will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term by a further 2 years to a maximum total term of 5 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. The estimated value of the contract will range from approximately PS800,000 to PS2,000,000 per annum (a maximum value therefore of PS10,000,000 over the maximum possible 5 year term). The value is dependent on trade levels through the Port site and as such no guarantees can be given as to the level of service required over the term of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031a02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000627-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: It is envisaged that a further notice will be published in early 2027 for a future iteration of the this contract on the basis that all term extension options are taken up. This will be dependent on the nature of future requirements and the need for a new contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Service
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2392688235

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARLISLE SECURITY SERVICES

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