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Security Services - Birmingham office

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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06 Aug 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has successfully completed the procurement of security services for its Birmingham office. The contract was awarded to ASSURE SECURITY (WM) LIMITED and encompasses various tasks such as keyholding, locking and unlocking premises, patrols, and incident attendance. This procurement falls under the services category and was acquired via a limited competition method, specifically below the threshold. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 23rd July 2025 and its commencement on 1st August 2025, set to conclude on 31st July 2026. The procurement process is aligned with UK legislation 2023/54, reflecting compliance with the legal framework for central government authorities.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises specialising in security services. The contract is tailored for small businesses with a skilled workforce capable of providing comprehensive security solutions. As the contract value stands at £16,515 with a gross amount of £19,818, this opportunity can significantly boost the growth narrative of SMEs like ASSURE SECURITY (WM) LIMITED. Companies possessing the capacity to deliver high-quality services under competitive procurement methods should explore similar opportunities arising within public authorities to expand their business portfolios.

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Notice Title

Security Services - Birmingham office

Notice Description

To provide security services at ACE Birmingham office, to include keyholding, lock / unlock of premises, patrols as required and attendance to incidents To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=971371520

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058261
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046476-2025
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
£16,515 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Estates team
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
0161 934 4317

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSURE SECURITY (WM

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