Tender

Community Alarms 2026-28 Lot 1: Monitoring and Response and Call Handling Lot 2: Provision of Equipment

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council invites tenders for the provision of community alarms, covering monitoring and response, call handling, and the provision of equipment. The procurement process is currently in the tender update stage with a closing deadline of 31st October 2025, 12:00 PM GMT. The contract, starting on 16th February 2026, extends over two years with an option to renew for up to two additional years. Located in the UKH region, the procurement falls under the services category with an open procedure. The estimated contract value is £600,000 gross. Interested parties should submit tenders electronically for comprehensive services in alarm systems, installation of safety equipment, monitoring and control, and call centre operations.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in alarm systems, safety equipment installation, and monitoring services. Companies with a track record of delivering similar public sector contracts are particularly well-suited to bid. The criteria for selection emphasize 50% on quality, 40% on price, and 10% on social value, fostering business growth for enterprises capable of delivering high-quality services at competitive prices. Engaging in this tender offers prospective bidders a chance to solidify partnerships within the public sector and expand their footprint in community alarm solutions across the UKH region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Alarms 2026-28 Lot 1: Monitoring and Response and Call Handling Lot 2: Provision of Equipment

Notice Description

Community Alarms 2026-28 Lot 1: Monitoring and Response and Call Handling Lot 2: Provision of Equipment Please READ/follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communication/correspondence and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the 'Clarification' tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not P&C), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date 16th February 2025 Contract term 2 Years plus the possibility to extend by 1 Year plus 1 Year

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 years (with an option to extend up to 2 years +1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067559-2025
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

35121700 - Alarm systems

45233292 - Installation of safety equipment

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

79512000 - Call centre

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tina Sanders
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07393782811

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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