Tender

The supply and management of CCTV monitoring staff and OOH calls

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process titled "The supply and management of CCTV monitoring staff and OOH calls." This opportunity falls under the security services industry category and pertains to regions within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKJ46 area. The procurement process is managed as an open procedure, ensuring transparency and wide participation. Key dates include the tender release on 30th July 2025, a deadline for expressions of interest on 22nd August 2025, and a final submission deadline on 12th September 2025. An evaluation will follow in the week commencing 15th September 2025, with interviews scheduled for 23rd September 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2026 and extend until 31st May 2028, with potential two annual extensions beyond this period.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in security and surveillance services. Firms with expertise in managing personnel for CCTV monitoring and handling out-of-hours communication are well-suited to compete for this contract. The considerable contract value of £1,080,000 underlines the potential for substantial business gains. Given the evaluation criteria prioritising both cost and quality, businesses that can provide competitive pricing while demonstrating superior service quality in written proposals and interviews will have a competitive edge. This opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses capable of navigating operational changes, given potential local government reorganisation risks. The extended contract period and renewal options offer business stability and revenue continuation for successful contractors.

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Notice Title

The supply and management of CCTV monitoring staff and OOH calls

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (the Council) is looking to tender for the supply and the management of CCTV monitoring staff and OOH calls for Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) and Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council (TMBC). Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement: Tender release: Wednesday, 30 July 2025 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm on Friday, 22 August 2025. CCTV Control Room Visit: Tuesday, 26 August 2025 - 10:00 to 12:00 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm on Friday, 12 September 2025. Evaluation: w/c 15, September 2025 Interviews: Tuesday, 23 September 2025. Appointment of contractor: w/c Thursday, 23 October 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056995
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044497-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2027-06-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ46 West Kent

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

Notice Documents

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