Award

Crowd Management

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2024 at 09:56

Award

26 Apr 2024 at 12:47

Tender

09 Feb 2024 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has concluded a public procurement process for providing crowd management services under the title "Crowd Management." The contract is aimed at delivering these services for events across Aberdeen City, classified under the security services industry category (CPV 79710000). The procurement used an open procedure method and was covered by the GPA. Key deadlines and dates include the contract signing on 1 April 2024, and the services are to be performed throughout the year. The primary location for this contract is in the UKM50 region, specifically Aberdeen.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in security and crowd management services. As the contract is aimed at enhancing the quality of events and improving public life in Aberdeen, it offers a broad scope for businesses operating locally to enhance their portfolio and reputation. Companies such as those registered with the Security Industry Authority and capable of meeting the quality and pricing criteria (70% quality, 30% price) would find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities and growth strategies. The awarded supplier, Showsec International Ltd., demonstrates the level of expertise and operational scale required to secure such contracts, providing a benchmark for potential bidders in future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Crowd Management

Notice Description

Delivery of crowd management services for events across Aberdeen City.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen's annual events portfolio offers a rich and varied programme of attractions, activities and celebrations throughout the year which are designed to attract visitors to the city, to improve the quality of life of those who live or work in Aberdeen, and to strengthen Aberdeen's image and reputation. As part of the Council's ongoing commitment to improving the city's cultural and event offering, Aberdeen City Council seek a supplier of Crowd Management Services for these events.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0438bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037132-2024
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cityevents@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHOWSEC INTERNATIONAL

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