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Provision of Security Services

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Award

12 Feb 2025 at 10:01

TenderUpdate

30 Aug 2024 at 10:04

Tender

21 Aug 2024 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council issued a tender for the Provision of Security Services, classified under CPV code 79710000 for security services, covering the City of Doncaster. The procurement process, executed using an open procedure, commenced with an initial tender stage in August 2024 and awarded the contract in January 2025. The procurement is a substantial investment of GBP 2,500,000, covering services such as manned/static guarding, car park security, and key holding at multiple city locations. The contract initially spans five years, with the potential for five additional one-year extensions, offering significant long-term opportunities for the chosen supplier, Black Diamond Security Limited.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in security services. The detailed scope, long-term nature, and high value of the contract make it ideal for experienced suppliers looking to expand their public sector portfolio. Businesses that excel in delivering effective and reliable manned guarding, car park security, and key holding services would be well-suited to meet the diverse needs of the Council, ensuring consistent service across multiple sites. The open procurement methodology and emphasis on quality, social value, and cost create a competitive environment that can drive business innovation and service excellence.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Services

Notice Description

The Council is contracting with a single supplier to meet the Security needs across its departments. The contract will be long term and will assist the Council in delivering day to day responsibilities across the City.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Doncaster Council is contracting with a single provider for the Provision of Security Services in order to meet the Councils various requirements. The contract term is anticipated to run for an initial five (5) years, with the option to extend for up to five (5), twelve (12) month periods. The security services sought under this contract are: * Manned/Static Guarding (Three locations) * Key Holding (Three locations)

Options: This contract will run initially for 5 years. There will be 5*12 months extensions available to be used at the sole discretion of the Council.

Renewal: he contract term is anticipated to run for an initial five (5) years, with the option to extend for up to five (5), twelve (12) month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049282
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004665-2025
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 19 Oct 2029 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lewis Lindley
Contact Email
lewis.lindley@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302736765

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACK DIAMOND SECURITY

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