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Museum Security Consortium

The Board and Trustees of the Natural History Museum

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14 Feb 2025 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Museum Security Consortium" involves a collaboration between three prominent museum organisations: The Victoria and Albert Museum, The Natural History Museum, and The Science Museum. This tender, which falls under the category of security services (CPV: 79710000), is for the provision of comprehensive security services across multiple museum sites located in Inner London – West (UKI3). This contract, managed through a VEAT notice, was awarded to Wilson James Ltd and will be active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a total contract value of £87,617,430. The procurement stage is currently in the award and contract update phase as of 14th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with experience managing large-scale, multifaceted security operations in urban settings. Companies that can provide integrated security solutions, including control room operations, perimeter and internal patrols, electronic security management, and event security, will find this contract particularly suitable. The extension of Wilson James Ltd's current contract highlights the need for continuity and advanced expertise required during critical operational phases at the museums, making it an attractive opportunity for well-established security providers looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Museum Security Consortium

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The 3 museum partners commission Wilson James Limited to provide security services across the numerous sites of the 3 museum partners, including control rooms, perimeter security and internal patrols, emergency response and first aid, management of electronic security systems, event and exhibition security officers, staff entrance security, traffic control, loading bay, bag search and door security across the various sites, providing co-ordinated, professional security services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e1ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005157-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,617,430 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Board and Trustees of the Natural History Museum
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI3 Inner London - West
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Wilson James Ltd

Wilson James Ltd.

Further Information

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