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title: "Museum Security Consortium"
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# Museum Security Consortium

Buyer: THE BOARD AND TRUSTEES OF THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04cd2a03-f921-4bf2-b620-ce2e384a9c7e

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## Summary

The Board and Trustees of the Natural History Museum, in collaboration with the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, has completed the procurement process for the "Museum Security Consortium" contract. Wilson James Ltd has been awarded the contract to provide comprehensive security services across multiple sites in London. The contract, valued at £12,150,514, covers services such as control room management, perimeter security, internal patrols, emergency response, electronic security systems management, event and exhibition security, staff entrance security, traffic control, and more. This contract will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, following the completion of the tender period on 19 December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the security services industry, particularly those with experience in large-scale, coordinated security operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, given the specific suitability criteria mentioned. The collaboration with high-profile museums in London enhances the visibility and prestige of the services provided, enabling businesses to expand their portfolio and build credibility in securing large, complex projects.

## Notice

The 3 museum partners (The Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum) commission Wilson James Limited to provide security services across the numerous sites of the 3 museum partners, including control rooms, perimeter security and internal patrols, emergency response and first aid, management of electronic security systems, event and exhibition security officers, staff entrance security, traffic control, loading bay, bag search and door security across the various sites, providing world-class, co-ordinated, professional security services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4baa9d-a389-4a8d-aa15-a2f42466ddcf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,150,514 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,150,514 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE BOARD AND TRUSTEES OF THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 5BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILSON JAMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 16:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4baa9d-a389-4a8d-aa15-a2f42466ddcf
- 20 Dec 2024 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4baa9d-a389-4a8d-aa15-a2f42466ddcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4baa9d-a389-4a8d-aa15-a2f42466ddcf
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=910386218
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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