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title: "Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) Contract"
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buyer: "GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) Contract

Buyer: GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35df6be4-5230-4d9c-afde-1e09d6047281

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## Summary

Gosport Borough Council is tasked with appointing an experienced Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) to provide emergency response services for its sheltered housing and hostel properties on a 24/7 basis, utilising both analogue and digital protocols. The contract, titled "Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) Contract", falls under the "Alarm systems" industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. This procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, is currently in the award stage with an active status. The tender period concluded on 3rd January 2025 and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025, spanning three years with an option for two additional annual extensions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in alarm systems and monitoring services, particularly those proficient in both analogue and digital communication methods. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering growth and expansion opportunities by securing long-term service contracts with municipal clients. The awarded contractor, PPP Taking Care Ltd, exemplifies a large-scale supplier ideally positioned to handle such demands, providing a benchmark for aspiring competitors in this sector.

## Notice

GBC is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), to provide emergency response on a 24/7 365 basis to customers within its sheltered housing and hostel properties. The service must be of a 'hybrid' nature, able to communicate in both analogue and digital protocols. The contract duration is for 3 years with the option to extend by up to a further 2 years via annual extensions. Any extension will be at the Council's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24db91bf-f010-4f32-993c-ee3af9effd38 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,758 |
| 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 | GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GOSPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO12 1EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Gosport |
| Electoral ward | Harbourside & Town |
| Westminster constituency | Gosport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PPP TAKING CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 35121700 - Alarm systems
- 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24db91bf-f010-4f32-993c-ee3af9effd38
- 18 Nov 2024 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb129ec0-b261-4707-9492-a9e4842601cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24db91bf-f010-4f32-993c-ee3af9effd38
  4th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb129ec0-b261-4707-9492-a9e4842601cf
  18th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sebp.due-north.com/
  This opportunity is being advertised on the South East Business Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gosport.gov.uk

## Provenance

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