Planning

Roaming Security Services (UK2)

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 10:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for "Roaming Security Services (UK2)", targeting the security services industry category. The project will address increasing levels of anti-social behaviour and rough sleeping across the borough. The contract is slated to begin on 25 August 2025 and end on 24 August 2027, with a potential extension up to 24 August 2028. Key dates include an engagement period ending on 2 May 2025, and a future notice date set for 30 June 2025. The total value of this contract is estimated at £500,000 with a gross amount of £600,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in security services to expand their portfolio with a high-profile public sector contract. The two-year contract, with an optional one-year extension, offers stability and the chance to partner with a prominent local authority. Companies with experience in providing roaming security and possibly waking watch services are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Additionally, the successful contractor will contribute to enhancing the safety and quality of life in Westminster, making this an attractive proposition for businesses committed to social impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Roaming Security Services (UK2)

Notice Description

Westminster City Council (the "Council") is undertaking this Expression of Interest to gauge the interest of contractors in the delivery of its Roaming Security contract. The Council's Estate Services is seeking to procure a suitably experienced supplier to implement the core service of Roaming Security (and where necessary, a secondary provision of Waking Watch) services across the borough where residents have seen increasing levels of Anti-Social Behaviour activity and an increase in rough sleeping. The anticipated contract will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for one further year, commencing by August 2025. The return of the EOI form will help inform the Council's decision as to the most suitable approach to package this procurement. Please refer to the portal for further information.

Planning Information

This is an expression of interest exercise. Interested organisations to refer to information contained within this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015841-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mbrown3@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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