Tender

Provision of Security Services at Elvaston Castle County Park

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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14 May 2025 at 13:03

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

08 May 2025 at 15:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is seeking the provision of security services at Elvaston Castle County Park, located in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is categorized under security services within the services industry. The council is inviting bids for a one-year contract with the option to extend for up to three additional one-year periods, potentially lasting until July 2029. The total estimated contract value is £400,000, with bids to be submitted no later than 28 May 2025. Contract initiation is scheduled for 14 July 2025, ensuring the provision of proactive security to safeguard both the park's assets and visitors. This open tender adheres to the 'light touch' regime for below-threshold procurements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for security service providers, particularly SMEs, looking to expand their portfolio with a multi-year engagement in a public sector contract. The criteria for award balances quality and price equally, providing a fair opportunity for businesses that can deliver high-standard security services tailored to public environments. Firms with experience in safety and surveillance, especially those that can offer innovative solutions and efficient personnel management, would be well-suited to compete. Bidders are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the site's layout and operation during the tendering process to better understand the security service requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Services at Elvaston Castle County Park

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council requires the provision of Security Guarding Services at Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road, Elvaston, Derbyshire, DE72 3EP. A Security Service is required that can provide a safe and secure environment at Elvaston Castle Country Park and deliver a proactive level of security to protect the staff, property and visitors to the Country Park. The contract will be for 1 year plus possible extensions of three 12-month periods up to a maximum of 4 years. The overall value of the contract is estimated as PS400,000. Bidders are advised to visit the Elvaston Castle Country Park to acquaint themselves with the layouts and to gain an understanding of how the guarding relates to and integrates with the operation. The majority of the site is publically accessible and requests to visit site should be made via the tendering portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 year contract with an option to extend for 3 further periods of 12 months each (1+1+1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021294-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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