--- title: "CBC-1783-T-TS Community Alarms 2026-28 - Lot 1: Monitoring and Response and Call Handling Lot 2: Provision of Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49ea2a40-4255-4170-899b-681f3de743fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49ea2a40-4255-4170-899b-681f3de743fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49ea2a40-4255-4170-899b-681f3de743fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49ea2a40-4255-4170-899b-681f3de743fa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-22" --- # CBC-1783-T-TS Community Alarms 2026-28 - Lot 1: Monitoring and Response and Call Handling Lot 2: Provision of Equipment Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49ea2a40-4255-4170-899b-681f3de743fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49ea2a40-4255-4170-899b-681f3de743fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49ea2a40-4255-4170-899b-681f3de743fa.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council is inviting tenders for a two-part contract titled "Community Alarms 2026-28." This tender, under the industry category of alarm-monitoring and call centre services, is directed towards the monitoring and response of community alarms and the provision of related equipment. The contract, scheduled to commence on 16th February 2026, will last for two years with the possibility to extend by two additional years. The procurement, which follows an open procedure, is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties should submit their bids by 24th October 2025 at 12:00 PM. The procurement encompasses a broad delivery area, including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. This tender offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in alarm-monitoring, call centre operations, and the installation of safety equipment. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, established companies in these sectors may find this an attractive growth opportunity given the contract's potential extension up to four years. The open procurement method ensures a competitive process, encouraging wide participation and potentially fostering collaborative partnerships. Businesses with robust capabilities in these areas are well-positioned to meet the council's requirements and contribute towards enhancing their service offerings. ## Notice Community Alarms 2026-28 Lot 1: Monitoring and Response and Call Handling Lot 2: Provision of Equipment Please READ/follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communication/correspondence and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the 'Clarification' tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not P&C), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. 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Target contract commencement date 16th February 2025 Contract term 2 Years plus the possibility to extend by 1 Year plus 1 Year Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d886e4-ae17-45a7-a0d8-a152e78f99a1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 35121700 - Alarm systems - 45233292 - Installation of safety equipment - 71700000 - Monitoring and control services - 79512000 - Call centre - 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services ## Release History - 22 Sep 2025 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d886e4-ae17-45a7-a0d8-a152e78f99a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d886e4-ae17-45a7-a0d8-a152e78f99a1 22nd September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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