Planning

Emergency Security Services

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Feb 2025 at 16:29

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is planning a procurement process for "Emergency Security Services" under the industry category of security services (CPV: 79710000). This planned tender aims to recommission security services for rough sleepers within the borough, ensuring the provision of high-quality, value-for-money services. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with responses to a Market Sounding Questionnaire needed by 26th February 2025 and clarification questions due by 18th February 2025. This initiative will contribute to maintaining safety and security in allocated emergency accommodations, with a contract value estimated at GBP 3,000,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those experienced in managing environments housing individuals with severe and multiple disadvantages. Companies capable of providing trained and licensed security personnel and adept at managing risks and behaviours will find this project aligns well with their expertise. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in the market sounding process to better prepare for the upcoming competitive tender, fostering potential growth through collaboration with Westminster City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emergency Security Services

Notice Description

The purpose of the market sounding questionnaire is to gain insight into the market for Emergency Security Services to understand the level of interest and capacity of the market in relation to this future opportunity. This Market Sounding Questionnaire is not a call for tenders or a pre-qualification exercise. This questionnaire will not form part of the formal procurement process. All responses are to be submitted via Jaggaer (online procurement portal ref: PQQ: SQ_30066 - Emergency Security Services (RFI)) no later than Wednesday 26th February 2025. Last day for submitting clarification questions will be the 18th February 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

WCC have existing contracts in place for both Emergency Hotel and Security Services. These contracts expire on the 31st March 2025 but will be extended to the 30th June 2025 to allow for the completion of a competitive tender process. WCC is looking to recommission this service to continue fulfilling requirements to deliver provision for rough sleepers within the borough, whilst deriving value for money and maintaining current high-quality standards. The security operative service should entail the deployment of trained and licensed security professionals to ensure the safety and security of client's premises, assets & personnel. Security personnel will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment within the hotels they are assigned to. They would work in coordination with other services Westminster City council contracts with for example, accommodation providers such as hotels and support providers. It is essential that the security operative service has awareness and experience with the clientele group that will be utilising hotel bed spaces. The client group includes street homeless people that require a short-term safe space and period of stabilisation prior to or alongside moving on to greater independence. This can often include clients experiencing Severe and Multiple Disadvantages with a history of trauma who require a psychologically informed environment. The expected approach will need to manage risk and behaviour which will rely on critical leadership and excellent communication skills, with a skilled team knowledgeable in managing risk. The volume of beds and subsequent number of hours of security required will vary considerably and as such Westminster cannot guarantee a minimum or maximum level of hours, as on occasions there will be zero (0) hours required. It is critical that the security operative service fully understands this and manages the expectations of their security professionals accordingly. The full scope of services required are included in the questionnaire, the high level requirements will include but are not be limited to the following: : The Service Provider shall have the following responsibilities: * Surveillance and Monitoring: * Physical Security: * Provide effective emergency response: * Access Control: * Customer Services: * Reporting and Documentation: * Collaboration and Communication: The full scope of services required are included in the questionnaire. Additional information: This PIN is our intention to commence market engagement with new and existing interested parties for the provision of the Emergency Security services. This is not a call for tenders or a pre-qualification exercise. The purpose of the market sounding questionnaire is to gain insight into the market for Emergency Security Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004248-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hiran Karunaratna
Contact Email
hkarunaratna@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 6QP
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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