Award

Provision of Ad Hoc Security

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2025 at 16:28

Tender

09 Oct 2024 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has concluded a contract for the Provision of Ad Hoc Security Services, primarily within the Event Services industry category. The contract, valued at £1,200,000, was awarded on 11th March 2025 to New Concept Security. This procurement process, which followed a Restricted procedure, was aimed at securing services to cover in-house security team requirements such as sickness and leave cover, as well as duties including static security, mobile patrols, and event security throughout Blackpool. Key locations involved are within the UKD42 region, with significant roles to be fulfilled at Blackpool Council properties and various public events.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those experienced in managing ad hoc and event security duties. Companies capable of providing high-quality security personnel and flexible coverage solutions will be well-equipped to compete. This tender offers a chance for growth into public sector contracts and strengthening local partnerships, especially for SMEs that can meet the demand for both high standards of quality and competitive pricing.

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Notice Title

Provision of Ad Hoc Security

Notice Description

Provision of Ad Hoc Security. The contract will also be open for Blackpool Entertainment Company Ltd to utilise therefore tenderers should be aware that any one or both of the named authorities may choose to access the concluded contract subject to the capacity of the tenderer without creating any obligation on behalf of any of them to do so. Please note there is no guarantee they will do so. The usage figures etc. quoted within the documentation purely relates to Blackpool Council (unless indicated).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Ad Hoc Security. The contract will also be open for Blackpool Entertainment Company Ltd to utilise therefore tenderers should be aware that any one or both of the named authorities may choose to access the concluded contract subject to the capacity of the tenderer without creating any obligation on behalf of any of them to do so. Please note there is no guarantee they will do so. The usage figures etc. quoted within the documentation purely relates to Blackpool Council (unless indicated).

Renewal: option to extend for 1 + 1 years then go back out to tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a724
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008818-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Kylie Molyneux
Contact Email
kylie.molyneux@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478366

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEW CONCEPT SECURITY

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