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title: "Security Consultants Framework"
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# Security Consultants Framework

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-002a5a33-2232-482f-b1bf-f86f19490217

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## Summary

Arts Council England is inviting tenders for a Security Consultants Framework, focusing on risk assessments and venue security advice in compliance with the UK Government Indemnity Scheme Guidelines. This open procedure aims to establish a framework agreement with up to 10 suppliers, servicing various locations including the United Kingdom and numerous other territories worldwide. The tender process is currently active with the tender period ending on 11th November 2024, and the contractual period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. This procurement falls under the "Investigation and security services" industry category, and aims to ensure venues displaying and storing items meet mandated security conditions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security and risk assessments to secure significant contracts and bolster their portfolios by collaborating with a reputable organisation like Arts Council England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, providing them a tailored opportunity to demonstrate their expertise and expand into new territories. The open procedure ensures a competitive and transparent selection process, suitable for businesses aiming for extensive engagement within the public sector and beyond.

## Notice

Arts Council England is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement of up to 10 Suppliers to perform risk assessments and advise on venue's security for UK government indemnity. The reviews and any supporting advice must be tailored, risk-based, and proportionate in accordance with Arts Council England security resources (available on the Collection Trust website).This work supports venues displaying and/or storing items in meeting the conditions outlined in Annex D, E and F of the Government Indemnity Scheme Guidelines www.artscouncil.org.uk/protecting-cultural-objects/government-indemnity-scheme).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80231e22-3e6f-4c7e-804a-518e518ccd1c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80231e22-3e6f-4c7e-804a-518e518ccd1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80231e22-3e6f-4c7e-804a-518e518ccd1c
  17th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=910688337
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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