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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Glasgow City Council involves the provision of cash collection services, aimed at ensuring secure and efficient management of cash for various city establishments. The procurement, classified under the services category, is currently complete and follows an open procedure. The contract was awarded to G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Ltd on December 1, 2021, for an amount of £460,910. Key activities include collection, counting, receipting, and banking of cash and cheques across Glasgow, with stringent quality and security standards in place throughout the contract period.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the cash management and security services sector to engage with a significant public sector contract. Companies specialising in cash collection, secure transport, and audit services would be particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities arising from this type of procurement. The risk assessment and adaptability requirements specified in the tender also indicate a demand for firms that can provide tailored solutions in response to changing council needs, enhancing the potential for growth within this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of Cash Collection Services

Notice Description

1.3 The scope of the services encompasses all associated activities to do with cash collections such as, but not limited to, collection of cash and cheques; counting at a central secure cash centre; receipting and banking; and the provision of cash.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the services encompasses all associated activities to do with cash collections such as, but not limited to, collection of cash and cheques; counting at a central secure cash centre; receipting and banking; and the provision of cash. In the process of carrying out the cash collection services, the provider will ensure the following: All cheques and cash revenue is collected using the most efficient and secure method available to maximise safety and cost effectiveness and to deter vandalism and theft; All revenue collected is subject to stringent audit, stored securely prior to banking, and promptly transported safely and securely for banking; All reports and audit documents for the revenue collected are correctly completed and promptly delivered to the appropriate person/department in an electronic format; Consistently deliver the service to agreed quality standards; Site specific Risk Assessments are carried out for each site prior to commencing the services; Provide a flexible service in response to the changing requirements of the Council; Continually seek and investigate ways of improving the service and promptly implement agreed proposals throughout the term of the contract; The service provider will provide the uplift, secure transportation, counting where specified, provision of cash to nominated offices, transfer and deposition of cash and cheques collected from on street parking pay and display machines, off street parking pay on foot and pay and display facilities, cafeterias, leisure facilities and other defined establishments within the city of Glasgow. The service provider shall be fully responsible for the collection and safe delivery of all revenue under the scope of the services and shall take all necessary measures to carry out the service on the specified days and at the specified times during the contract period. Cash counting will be required where indicated.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000681996
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439616
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£460,910 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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