--- title: "CBC-1422-T-CB Security for Housing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f13f2ae-f485-48b8-aaea-83881c6eab2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f13f2ae-f485-48b8-aaea-83881c6eab2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f13f2ae-f485-48b8-aaea-83881c6eab2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f13f2ae-f485-48b8-aaea-83881c6eab2b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-16" --- # CBC-1422-T-CB Security for Housing Services Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f13f2ae-f485-48b8-aaea-83881c6eab2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f13f2ae-f485-48b8-aaea-83881c6eab2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f13f2ae-f485-48b8-aaea-83881c6eab2b.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a provider for security services for various housing properties including Independent Living Schemes, Accommodation Services, and Housing Inclusion in Central Bedfordshire. The contract, lasting for 3 years from 6th January 2023, with a possible extension of up to 1 further year, requires the service provider to be a member of the Security Industry Authority's (SIA) Approved Contractor Scheme and employ SIA licensed individuals. Services include manned guarding, building safety management, mobile patrols, and support at evictions. The tender is currently at the Planning stage with a tender deadline of 16th September 2022. This procurement opportunity from Central Bedfordshire Council presents a chance for security service providers who can demonstrate high levels of customer care to enhance their business. Companies experienced in providing security services to diverse customer groups, including tenants, older persons, care leavers, persons with complex needs, and individuals at risk of homelessness, would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers an opportunity for business growth and expansion in delivering essential security services to vulnerable populations across various housing properties. ## Notice Central Bedfordshire Council Housing Services is looking for a provider of security services for our Housing Properties including Independent Living Schemes, Accommodation Services and Housing Inclusion in Central Bedfordshire. We are seeking a professional and experienced provider who can display a high level of customer care for our residents, staff and visitors while providing an efficient and effective security service. The requirements of this contract are varied and subject to change. The provider must be flexible and be able to respond at short notice to requests for services. The Service Provider must be a member of the Security Industry Authority's (SIA) Approved Contractor Scheme and employ SIA licensed individuals. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are required for all front-line staff. The contract is for 3 years from 6th January 2023 with the option to extend for up to 1 further year, subject to satisfactory performance and service requirement. The contract will be awarded on a non-exclusive basis and there will be no guarantee of spend with the supplier under the contract. The supplier should be aware that Council's budgets and priorities and models of service provision are under constant review and there is no promise made by the Council to the supplier/s with regards to the frequency of requirement and type of service and contract value. Services required are: manned guarding, building safety management, planned events, mobile patrols and support at evictions. Our customers include: CBC tenants and shared owners, older persons, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children 16 + (UASC) & semi-independent care leavers, customers with complex needs including addiction, customers with learning and/or physical disabilities and customers who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or those requiring sustained support. Our properties include: independent living schemes, housing inclusion, accommodation services and other properties owned or managed by the Council. Please see the tender documents and specification for full details of this project. Additional information: To express an interest, please log in or register on our electronic tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire in order to view the necessary tendering documents and respond accordingly. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c956bb-e785-48b0-9135-ad596429b670 | | 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 | 16 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2023 - 5 Jan 2026 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2022 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c956bb-e785-48b0-9135-ad596429b670 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c956bb-e785-48b0-9135-ad596429b670 16th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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