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title: "Security Service by Live-in Caretaker"
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buyer: "CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION"
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# Security Service by Live-in Caretaker

Buyer: CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-445b3313-d055-4a80-b98a-6f3634224cca

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## Summary

The City of London Corporation is inviting tenders for the provision of a live-in caretaker service with security qualifications, aimed at protecting vacant residential properties in an isolated rural area of Essex. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as patrol services and caretaker services. The tender period will close on 10 July 2017, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1 August 2017, lasting for an initial period of six months, with the potential to extend weekly for up to a year. The total estimated value of the contract is £50,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess the capability to provide caretaker and security services. Companies specialising in residential security, caretaking, and facility management would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could not only enhance the winning contractor's portfolio but also pave the way for further business growth within the local community by securing additional contracts in similar domains.

## Notice

The City invites Tenders for the provision of a live-in caretaker with security qualifications A live-in caretaker with security qualifications is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to protect a number of vacant residential properties in an isolated rural location in Essex. The principle property to be secured and for the live-in caretaker service to be based out of is a former residential care home comprising 16 bedrooms set in 5 acres and 2 other residential properties within 300m. The duration of the contract is 6 months, subject to the right of the Authority (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract weekly thereafter by up to 6 month. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b9a9f7-18cc-44cd-ae59-01d09d52f60c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79713000 - Guard services
- 79715000 - Patrol services
- 98341140 - Caretaker services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2017 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b9a9f7-18cc-44cd-ae59-01d09d52f60c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b9a9f7-18cc-44cd-ae59-01d09d52f60c
  14th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.capitalesourcing.com
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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