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Provision of Security Services

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Sep 2025 at 12:20

Tender

30 Oct 2024 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of security services. The tender is divided into two lots: Security for Facilities Management and Security for Events and Elections, with the total value of potential contracts being up to £9 million. The procurement process follows a restricted procedure and is currently active, under the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 29th November 2024. The services, classified under the CPV code 79710000, are to be provided in the UKK41 region. The Council seeks to establish a long-term agreement, potentially extending up to ten years, starting with an initial five-year period and options for extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in comprehensive security services, including guarding, surveillance, and event management. It is particularly suited for firms already registered with the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and those with experience in handling contracts of a considerable scale. Small and medium enterprises, such as Security Management South West Ltd., which has previously competed successfully, are encouraged to participate under the Council's commitment to quality and social value in their procurement processes. This could be a remarkable chance for security firms to expand their portfolio and establish a robust partnership with a regional authority.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Services

Notice Description

Plymouth City Council ("the Council") was seeking suppliers capable to deliver a range of security services. These included but were not limited to: guarding, keyholding, door supervision, mobile security, close protection, canine units, security advice, etc. The overall provision was divided to two lots: * Lot 1 - Security for Facilities Management * Lot 2 - Security for Events and Elections Each lot was awarded a separate contract.

Lot Information

Security for Facilities Management

Plymouth City Council ("the Council") would like to invite you to tender for the provision of Security Services for Facilities Management. The security duties required will be based on risk assessments across various Council premises and will include static guarding, scheduled site patrols, monitoring CCTV systems, key holding, unlocking/locking sites, alarm response and support for internal security team. The Successful Tenderer will work closely with the Council's Facilities Management team who are responsible for the management of the Council's corporate estate and security requirements in its buildings.

Renewal: Any contract awarded as a result of this tender process will be awarded for the initial period of five (5) years with an option to extend it further by two periods of two (2) years and a subsequent period of one (1) year. The maximum contract period with extensions shall not exceed ten (10) years.

Security for Events and Elections

Plymouth City Council ("the Council") is seeking a supplier to deliver the provision of Security services for Events and Elections. Security requirements in this contract will include: stewarding duties, traffic management, door supervision, fire marshalling, occasional close protection duties, drug detection dogs, K9 patrol units, etc. Individual delivering the contract will be registered with the Security Industry Authority (SIA). The Successful Suppler will work closely with the Council's Events and Election teams who are responsible for the delivery of all events and elections with the Authority.

Renewal: Any contract awarded as a result of this tender process will be awarded for the initial period of five (5) years with an option to extend it further by two periods of two (2) years and a subsequent period of one (1) year. The maximum contract period with extensions shall not exceed ten (10) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b298
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053911-2025
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

79710000 - Security services

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

79713000 - Guard services

79714000 - Surveillance services

79715000 - Patrol services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,120,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Gosia Anthony
Contact Email
gosia.anthony@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1752305226

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURITY MANAGEMENT SOUTH WEST

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