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title: "Security Consultants Framework Agreement"
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# Security Consultants Framework Agreement

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e8b3a5b-d585-46a3-8611-90760d2f6a79

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement through an open tender for Security Consultants. This procurement process is currently active and falls under the services category, specifically focusing on investigation and security services. The tender, titled "Security Consultants Framework Agreement," was published on 13 October 2017, and submissions must be made by the deadline of 13 November 2017. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 5 December 2017 and will run until 31 March 2019. The framework will allow for up to six contractors to provide security assessments linked to the Government Indemnity Scheme.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in security consultancy to expand their business operations. Companies proficient in conducting thorough security and risk assessments, particularly those familiar with government protocols and cultural asset protection, will find this procurement process well-suited to their capabilities. Success in this tender could lead to a long-term relationship with The Arts Council England, fostering business growth in the public sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this Procurement is to establish a Framework Agreement of up to six Contractors to provide Security Consultants to carry out ad-hoc security and risk assessments in support of the work of Arts Council England's (ACE) National Security Adviser for the Government Indemnity Scheme. The Security Consultants will support the National Security Adviser to ensure that institutions intending to use Government Indemnity for loans are able to comply with the Scheme conditions, as set out in Annex D and E of the Scheme Guidelines (see non-national institution guidelines at http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/protecting-cultural-objects/government-indemnity-scheme). Full details of the requirements are set out in the ITT available at https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/artscouncil/web/login.html. Additional information: Documents are available via the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform. URL given below. All bids must be submitted through this portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea140026-1fce-4ba0-b328-1169e273127f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,833 |
| 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 | THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 2LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| 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

- 13 Oct 2017 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea140026-1fce-4ba0-b328-1169e273127f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea140026-1fce-4ba0-b328-1169e273127f
  13th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.localgovsourcing.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
- http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/protecting-cultural-objects/government-indemnity-scheme
- https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/artscouncil/web/login.html

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