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Manned Security Service

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the provision of a Manned Security Service was initiated by East Ayrshire Council, based in Kilmarnock, UK. This procurement covers services related to security, including keyholding, for council properties. The procurement stage has progressed through the planning, tender, and is now in the award stage, with the contract being marked as complete as of 8th May 2025. This open procedure offered service contracts primarily within the region of East Ayrshire. Initial expressions of interest were due by 14 March 2025, with the subsequent deadline for tender submissions extended to 18th March 2025. The award was finalised with Chase Services Group Ltd, following an open procurement method, and the contract, valued at £2,663,000, was signed on 28th April 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the security industry, particularly those that specialise in versatile security solutions able to meet both scheduled and emergency requirements. Chase Services Group Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, has been successful in this competition, indicating that SMEs with expertise in mobile and static property-based security services, keyholding, and quick response capabilities are well-placed to compete for similar contracts. The contract's two-year duration with extension options offers the potential for stable business growth and continuity. This contract and similar ones can offer local businesses a platform to expand their service portfolio, engage in larger-scale projects, and foster long-term partnerships with regional authorities like East Ayrshire Council.

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Notice Title

Manned Security Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Manned Security Service, including keyholding.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will comprise of both planned and response security services, covering a Manned Security Service to Council Properties where the Council has a duty to maintain and keep secure and where a physical presence is deemed required. The scope of the services comprises of the provision of manned security (both mobile 'route-based' and static 'property-based'), keyholding response services and reactive 'ad-hoc' emergency call-out guarding. The number and value of orders placed fluctuates both annually and on a monthly basis, dependent on the requirements of the Council. The contract will be for a period of 2 years with 2 x 1-year extension options. It should be noted that TUPE may be applicable to this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781349
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529876
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79713000 - Guard services

79715000 - Patrol services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,663,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months 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
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Heather Murray, Zoe Wilson
Contact Email
heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, zoe.wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHASE SERVICES GROUP

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