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COV - Alarm Monitoring Service 2025

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

12 May 2025 at 10:43

Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council, a regional authority based in Coventry, has completed the procurement process for the "COV - Alarm Monitoring Service 2025." This tender, classified under the CPV code 79711000 for alarm-monitoring services, aimed to appoint an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) to ensure 24/7 monitoring of intruder and fire alarms across corporate buildings, schools, and other locations under council supervision. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the total contract value amounted to £240,000. The awards were finalised with Remote Monitoring Services Group Limited on 16th April 2025, marking the completion of this essential service procurement which contributes to site security for various council sites in the region of UKG33.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in security and monitoring services. Companies with expertise in alarm monitoring and those capable of offering a responsive service are particularly well-suited to engage in similar tenders. With 13 bids submitted, including a significant number from SMEs, this procedure indicates active competition where technological capabilities and a proven track record in security services could distinguish successful bidders. The open procurement approach supports transparency and fair access, creating a conducive environment for business growth for suppliers adept in delivering continuous and reliable security solutions.

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Notice Title

COV - Alarm Monitoring Service 2025

Notice Description

Coventry City Council are looking to appoint an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), to provide Alarm Monitoring Services 24 hours per day 7 days a week.This service is seen as an essential element for overall site security and protection.This will include the monitoring of both intruder and fire alarms. The ARC will be required to notify to 1st point of contact (agreed by the Council) and the emergency services when the alarm is triggered. The types of sites include corporate buildings, schools and any other customers of Coventry City Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an Alarm Monitoring Service

Renewal: Renewal subject to performance targets being met

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d499
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020386-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement.services@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476975232

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REMOTE MONITORING SERVICES GROUP

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