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COV - 22475 - Car park staffing over Easter holiday

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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27 May 2025 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council awarded the contract titled "COV - 22475 - Car park staffing over Easter holiday" to Saltem Ltd. This procurement process falls under the industry category of security services and pertains to the United Kingdom's West Midlands region, specifically Coventry. The contract aimed to provide marshals assisting with egress and directions during peak times at a shopping centre, including events like home football matches. The procurement stage was completed with a direct method, conducted below the threshold without competition, with the contract period extending from 8th March 2025 to 12th April 2025. The contract, valued at £35,000 net (£42,000 gross), was signed on 7th March 2025, reflecting the promptness in meeting the specified timelines and legal requirements under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Saltem Ltd, which served as the supplier in this instance. Business growth can be achieved for organisations offering security services capable of handling high-volume public events and ensuring smooth operational flow within city infrastructure. Such contracts are particularly well-suited for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector by handling focused, high-impact projects where flexibility and specialised local knowledge are advantageous. Engaging in similar contracts can help SMEs establish reputations for reliability and expertise in providing essential support services to local authorities. 

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Notice Title

COV - 22475 - Car park staffing over Easter holiday

Notice Description

Marshalls assisting with egress from shopping centre pinch point , assisting with directions where regular access had been removed for parking and assistance keeping the network running smoothly over weekends with high volume flows including home football matches

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052710
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027754-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2025 - 12 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALTEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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