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Award of Invitation to Mini Competition (ITMC) for the Provision of Security Services

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2026 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council is at the award stage of its procurement process for the provision of security services, focusing on categories such as public and building security. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, proceeded through an Invitation to Mini-Competition (ITMC) under the Scotland Excel Security Services framework, Ref: 2322, covering services like building guarding, customer services guarding, housing guarding, and taxi marshalling. Chase Services Group Ltd, located in Ilford, has been awarded the contract valued at £806,344.90. The procurement is aimed at providing robust security solutions across Aberdeen, with the tender period commencing on 4th January 2026. This contracting process presents opportunities for businesses in the security services industry looking to engage with local government authorities.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, as Aberdeen City Council seeks to enhance its security operations. Framework suppliers have the chance to expand their portfolios by delivering comprehensive guarding services that cater to a wide range of council needs. Companies with expertise in public security services, as well as those providing tailored solutions for guarding different sectors, such as housing or customer services, will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. By engaging with the council, suppliers can strengthen their presence in the region, potentially opening doors for further collaboration with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Award of Invitation to Mini Competition (ITMC) for the Provision of Security Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Mini-Competition document (ITMC) is to invite bids from framework suppliers for various security services across Aberdeen City Council in accordance with the requirements detailed in the attached document and the terms of the Framework Agreement.Suppliers are invited to submit a bid in accordance with the instructions detailed in the attached document (the "Response") and in accordance with the terms of the applicable Framework Agreement.This Mini-Competition is being run under Scotland Excel's Security Services and Cash Collection framework, Ref: 2322.Lot 1 - Building Services (Guarding)Lot 2 - Customer Services (Guarding)Lot 3 - Housing (Guarding)Lot 4 - Taxi Marshalling

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816256
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550857
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£806,344 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALLOA
Postcode
FK10 1EB
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

ANDERSON STRATHERN

ATKINSREALIS

CEFAS

CHASE SERVICES GROUP

COLTART EARLEY

DALES MARINE SERVICES

LLOYD

PARENTPAY

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

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