Award

Security Services Framework - Lot 4 (Out of Hours Services, Monitoring and Maintenance)

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 14:02

Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has recently awarded a framework agreement for security services, specifically Lot 4 concerning Out of Hours Services, Monitoring, and Maintenance. Situated in Northampton, the council is the buying organisation and seeks to appoint a single supplier for this lot via a direct award call-off. Classified under the services category with a focus on security services, the agreement follows an open procurement method. The framework officially commenced on 1st December 2024 with a potential contract value of £10,320,000 and is structured for an initial 30-month period, with an option to extend another 12 months, culminating in a total of 42 months. Interested suppliers were required to submit tenders by midday on Monday, 17th February 2025, and the contract was subsequently awarded to 1st Reaction Security Limited in August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the security services sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive out-of-hours monitoring and maintenance. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include large-scale security firms with the necessary resources and expertise to manage extensive security services for local authorities. There is no guarantee of work volume under this framework, however, successful suppliers may benefit from solidifying provincial roots and expanding service offerings in the East Midlands through this contract. It also provides an opportunity for businesses to align their solutions with the council’s organisational goals and THRIVE Ambitions, fostering a collaborative approach to public safety and resource management.

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Notice Title

Security Services Framework - Lot 4 (Out of Hours Services, Monitoring and Maintenance)

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council has recently awarded a Framework Agreement for Security Services. (FTS ref 2024/S 000-009343). The Council now wishes to appoint a single supplier for the delivery of Lot 4 (Out of Hours Services, Monitoring and Maintenance) after having to abandon the initial award. Lot 4 is for Out of Hours Security Services, Monitoring and Maintenance. 1 supplier to be awarded the contract via Direct award call off. Lot 4 value = PS10,320,000. There will be no guarantee of work or volume of work to be given under this framework.Variant bids not offered. The framework started 1st December 2024. The Authority proposes to enter into one (1) contract for Lot 4 for an initial period of 30 months with the preferred Potential Supplier, with an option to extend for a further 12 months making 42 months in total. Tenders must be returned via the Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 17th February 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Northamptonshire Council has recently awarded a Framework Agreement for Security Services. (FTS ref 2024/S 000-009343). The Council now wishes to appoint a single supplier for the delivery of Lot 4 (Out of Hours Services, Monitoring and Maintenance) after having to abandon the initial award.West Northamptonshire is in the East Midlands with a population of around 425,700 covering an area of 531.79 sq. miles (1,377.3 km2.) West Northamptonshire Council is committed to protecting staff and both our occupied and vacant estates. Formed in 2021, West Northamptonshire Council is responsible for half of Northamptonshire and covers the former authority areas of Daventry, South Northamptonshire, Northampton, and the responsibilities of Northamptonshire County Council. Its functions include Waste Collection, Regeneration, Museums, Planning, Social Services, Education and Library services. West Northamptonshire Council are inviting the security industry to work on a solution that matches with the organisational THRIVE Ambitions. These Ambitions can be found here: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/corporate-plan/our-vision Lot 4 is for Out of Hours Security Services, Monitoring and Maintenance. 1 supplier to be awarded the contract via Direct award call off.Lot 4 value = PS10,320,000There will be no guarantee of work or volume of work to be given under this framework.By way of access agreement, this framework is open to current and new Authority customers seeking to utilise the Authority's frameworks on an independent third-party basis including:* partners and other organisations delegating services and or functions to the Authority;* any city, district, borough or other local authority within the county of Northamptonshire;* any companies or organisations set up by participants in the Authority;* any school, academy, university or other educational establishment within the county of Northamptonshire; and* any Public Body outlined in either Part I or Part II of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) (Public Bodies) Order 1972. Details of which can be found at http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/853/made.Access to this framework by such bodies shall be solely controlled and managed by the Authority, and the successful Potential Supplier(s) shall not accept any instructions under this framework other than from the Authority.Organisations who wish to award a contract under this framework:* must first sign an access agreement (provided by the Authority's Procurement Team) and will incur a fee of 0.5% of the services provided under the Framework.* are solely responsible for the management of this framework. The Authority's Procurement Team will not contract manage on behalf of any organisation calling off the framework;* must award the contract in line with the terms of the framework; * are responsible for issuing a Contract Award Notice via the Contracts Finder and Find a Tender websites (where applicable).Potential Suppliers must be able to promptly provide appropriate evidence of the value of business conducted against the framework at any point during the term of the framework to allow the Authority to calculate rebate values. This data must include:* contract titles and numbers per Organisation accessing the framework;* period covered by the rebate payment; * and value of business on which the rebate is calculated.Variant bids not offered.The framework started 1st December 2024.The Authority proposes to enter into one (1) contract for Lot 4 for an initial period of 30 months with the preferred Potential Supplier, with an option to extend for a further 12 months making 42 months in total. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with In-Tend Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register.Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Renewal: Framework duration for Lot 4 is 42 months. The Authority will enter into one call off contract for Lot 4 for an initial period of 30 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months making 42 months in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d4a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046587-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,320,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,320,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,320,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Deyes
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001267000

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

1ST REACTION SECURITY

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