--- title: "347_18 Security Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a99b104-a861-4303-b459-19c26996d9e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a99b104-a861-4303-b459-19c26996d9e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a99b104-a861-4303-b459-19c26996d9e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a99b104-a861-4303-b459-19c26996d9e4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2018-09-19" --- # 347_18 Security Services Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a99b104-a861-4303-b459-19c26996d9e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a99b104-a861-4303-b459-19c26996d9e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a99b104-a861-4303-b459-19c26996d9e4.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "347_18 Security Services" is managed by ESPO (East Midlands Shared Services) and involves a national framework arrangement for providing security personnel across the UK. The primary industry category for this contract is security services, with a total estimated value of £150 million. The procurement method is open, and it operates in various lots geographically dispersed across regions including East Midlands, London, and Scotland. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2018 and will conclude by 31st August 2020, with an option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. The closing date for the submission of tenders was 16th July 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in security services. Suitable competitors include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide key holding, site guarding, and general stewarding services. As a framework agreement, successful tenderers will be able to engage in subsequent call-off contracts, potentially enhancing their market presence within the public sector across various regions in the UK. ## Notice A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK can obtain the services of security personnel for a given period, to undertake duties including key holding, unlocking, static and mobile guarding of sites and premises, escorting of vulnerable persons, front line entrance supervision and general security / stewarding tasks. Lot 1: East Midlands Lot 2: West Midlands Lot 3: East of England Lot 4: South East Lot 5: South West Lot 6: North West Lot 7: North East Lot 8: Yorkshire & the Humber Lot 9: London Lot 10: Scotland Lot 11: Wales Lot 12: Northern Ireland The Framework Agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call-off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire and Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To tender: a) go to www.eastmidstenders.org b) register; c) search for tender opportunity "347_18"; d) express an interest; e) download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 Midday, 16/07/2018 Additional information: To tender: a) go to www.eastmidstenders.org b) register; c) search for tender opportunity "347_18"; d) express an interest; e) download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 Midday, 16/07/2018 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab04381c-33aa-47f6-a172-27c695bf5fbf | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Sep 2018 | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £150,000,000 | | 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 | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 23 | | Supplier names | ALPHA OMEGA SECURITIES; AP SECURITY (APS; BLUE 9 SECURITY; BUSINESS WATCH GUARDING; CARLISLE SECURITY SERVICES; CONSORTIO SECURITY; CORPS SECURITY (UK; DIRECT FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED T/A DIRECT SECURIT; ESG SECURITY; FGH SECURITY; FOREMOST SECURITY; G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (UK; GUARDIAN PROTECTION SERVICES; KEYPLUS SECURITY; LEISURESEC; MANPOWER DIRECT (UK; PROFILE SECURITY SERVICES; SAFETYNET SECURITY GROUP; SHIELD SECURITY SERVICES (YORKSHIRE; SHOW AND EVENTS SECURITY; SSG SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP; STADIUM TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT; UGS NATIONWIDE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 19 Sep 2018 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab04381c-33aa-47f6-a172-27c695bf5fbf - 12 Jun 2018 at 09:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb147f5-ba43-40f7-b7b1-53a7c231435c - 12 Jun 2018 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb147f5-ba43-40f7-b7b1-53a7c231435c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab04381c-33aa-47f6-a172-27c695bf5fbf 19th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb147f5-ba43-40f7-b7b1-53a7c231435c 12th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastmidstenders.org East Mids Tenders ## Notice URLs - http://www.espo.org/ - http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal - https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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