Award

Security and Concierge Services for Supported Accommodation Schemes 2024-2026

CARDIFF COUNCIL / SEWSCAP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2025 at 13:44

Tender

16 Aug 2024 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council has awarded a contract for Security and Concierge Services for Supported Accommodation Schemes for the period 2024-2026. The procurement process, executed as an open procedure under a Framework Agreement, aims to ensure comprehensive security services across multiple supported accommodation sites in Cardiff, UK. This significant contract, worth £4,252,116, was finalized on 1st January 2025 and awarded to Specialist Security Company. Notable details include a broad coverage of eight Single Person Accommodation sites, three Managed Properties sites, and two Family Accommodation sites, with potential for site adjustments based on needs. The procurement falls under the "Public security services" industry category and required the contractor to possess a valid Security Industry Authority licence for all staff throughout the agreement's duration.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality concierge-style security across multiple sites. Enterprises that can offer robust staffing solutions, and meet the Council's exacting standards for security personnel licencing and community wellbeing benefits are well-suited to compete. The open procurement method ensured competitive bidding, with numerous electronic submissions reflecting a high interest, and the selection criteria heavily weighted towards quality and community benefits, alongside price considerations, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Security and Concierge Services for Supported Accommodation Schemes 2024-2026

Notice Description

Cardiff Council has a requirement for concierge style security contractors within the temporary supported accommodation units. It is proposed to offer this tender opportunity through an open procedure as a Framework Agreement and the Council is to appoint a single contractor that possess a valid Security Industry Authority licence/membership for all staff for the duration of the agreement. There will be eight Single Person Accommodation sites, three Managed Properties sites and two Family Accommodation sites that will be covered by this agreement. However, it must be noted, that throughout the duration of the framework arrangement's locations may be added or removed subject to demand and need for security services. The Council reserves the right to also vary the number of guards required at each site:

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff Council has a requirement for concierge style security contractors within the temporary supported accommodation units. It is proposed to offer this tender opportunity through an open procedure as a Framework Agreement and the Council is to appoint a single contractor that possess a valid Security Industry Authority licence/membership for all staff for the duration of the agreement. There will be eight Single Person Accommodation sites, three Managed Properties sites and two Family Accommodation sites that will be covered by this agreement. However, it must be noted, that throughout the duration of the framework arrangement's locations may be added or removed subject to demand and need for security services. The Council reserves the right to also vary the number of guards required at each site:

Renewal: Extension of a further 12 months is available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048b5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000338-2025
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

79713000 - Guard services

79715000 - Patrol services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,252,116 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,252,116 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
August 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL / SEWSCAP
Contact Name
alex tombs
Contact Email
environmentprocurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7815463657

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST SECURITY

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