Award

PLA24006 Air Show Security

TORBAY COUNCIL

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Award

08 Apr 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council has awarded the contract PLA24006 for provision of security services at the English Riviera Air Show, located in Torquay, United Kingdom. The procurement process, categorized under the services industry, reached the award stage with key dates including the contract signing on the 21st of March 2025 and the start of service provision on the 31st of March 2025. The procurement method was limited competition given its status as below threshold, and the total contract value for the period until the 30th of June 2027 is £79,395.71 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in security services, particularly SMEs. The awarded contract to Security Management South West Limited highlights the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to secure service contracts with local governments. Establishing a foothold in high-profile event security such as the English Riviera Air Show enables companies to build their credentials and expand their portfolio within the region and beyond.

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Notice Title

PLA24006 Air Show Security

Notice Description

Provision of security services for the English Riviera Air Show

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013753-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£79,395 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Rebecca Sanders
Contact Email
rebecca.sanders@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1803 208627

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURITY MANAGEMENT SOUTH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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