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Security Consultants Framework

ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2025 at 15:05

Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England, a national agency based in Manchester, conducted an open procurement for a Security Consultants Framework, which concluded with an active award on 12th June 2025. This procurement process aimed at establishing a framework agreement with up to 10 suppliers to provide risk assessments and security advice for venues primarily dealing in investigation and security services. The contract, valued at £370,000, was signed on 28th May 2025 for a total term up to 48 months, including options for extensions. The services cover the entire United Kingdom, supporting venues to meet the conditions outlined in the Government Indemnity Scheme Guidelines.

This framework creates significant opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs specialising in risk assessments and security services, as demonstrated by the high level of SME participation, contributing to 18 out of the 19 bids. The open procedure allows for broad access to tender, ensuring a competitive environment conducive to bringing innovative and tailored security solutions to venues across the UK. It is particularly suited for businesses with strong expertise in risk management and a comprehensive understanding of security within the cultural and exhibition sectors, thereby aligning their development opportunities with national standards and regulations.

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Notice Title

Security Consultants Framework

Notice Description

Arts Council England is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement of up to 10 Suppliers to perform risk assessments and advise on venue's security. The reviews and any supporting advice must be tailored, risk-based, and proportionate in accordance with Arts Council England security resources (available on the Collection Trust website).This work supports venues displaying and/or storing items in meeting the conditions outlined in Annex D, E and F of the Government Indemnity Scheme Guidelines

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement of up to 10 Suppliers to perform risk assessments and advise on venue's security for receiving exhibits on loan. The reviews and any supporting advice must be tailored, risk-based, and proportionate in accordance with Arts Council England security resources (available on the Collection Trust website).This work supports venues displaying and/or storing items in meeting the conditions outlined in Annex D, E and F of the Government Indemnity Scheme Guidelines. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SUJ4VZMGSC

Options: There shall be options to extend the framework for up to 2 additional periods 12 month up to a maximum framework term of 48 months.

Renewal: Retendering of requirements is envisaged to take place between 2026 and 2028 dependent whether contract extension options are taken up.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d4e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032054-2025
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2028

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Valentina Sabucco
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619344317

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

ACANTHURUS

CORPS SECURITY

DESIGN SECURITY

IAN JOHNSON ASSOCIATES

NIGEL COOK CONSULTING

THE KEYHOLDING

TRIDENT MANOR

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