--- title: "Provision of Public Space Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Surveillance Monitoring and Operating Staff" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5764961f-0069-4199-af57-a81fec21e08f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5764961f-0069-4199-af57-a81fec21e08f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5764961f-0069-4199-af57-a81fec21e08f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5764961f-0069-4199-af57-a81fec21e08f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-02" --- # Provision of Public Space Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Surveillance Monitoring and Operating Staff Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5764961f-0069-4199-af57-a81fec21e08f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5764961f-0069-4199-af57-a81fec21e08f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5764961f-0069-4199-af57-a81fec21e08f.json) ## Summary The Bedford Borough Council is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Public Space Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Surveillance Monitoring and Operating Staff." This tender is classified under public security services and is set within the East of England, specifically Bedford. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions on 19 November 2021. The estimated contract value ranges from £1,400,000 to £1,800,000, spanning a contract period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2027, following an open procedure above threshold. This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in security services and technology. Companies with expertise in CCTV operation, monitoring, and control room management would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the emphasis on creating safe urban spaces and the continued operation of a comprehensive surveillance system, firms that can demonstrate experience in public safety, emergency services cooperation, and community engagement are encouraged to participate. ## Notice The Council has set up a comprehensive CCTV system throughout the urban, open spaces, park facilities and some rural areas of the Borough. This tender is for the provision of operators to manage and monitor the equipment from the control room. The primary objectives of the scheme are to provide a safe Town Centre & Open Spaces (including parks) for the benefit of those who live, work, trade, visit and enjoy the facilities of Bedford Borough and to reduce the fear of crime and the occurrence of crime in our local communities. In addition, the control room currently provides out of hours services (OOH) for the Council, Highways Team and partner agencies, for example Housing Associations The system has been in operation since 1995 and currently consists of 600+ cameras situated throughout the urban and rural areas areas of Bedford and Kempston and within Council owned car parks. In addition, it proactively & reactively monitors various third party camera systems (subject to service level agreements). The control room for this system, which has recently been upgraded , is located in the centre of Bedford and consists of a bank of colour monitors; custom built desk facilities for CCTV operators; digital recording via hard drives; reviewing and copying facilities; printers and all the associated services for communications with Police, retailers, licenced premises and businesses operating within the town. Additional information: For further information and to submit a bid please visit Bedford Borough Council Electronic Tendering Site - Home (in-tendhost.co.uk) and search for the title or reference number Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b784ae-0a1f-4f8d-a399-e73c6255ef9a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ENGLAND | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 9AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Cauldwell | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75240000 - Public security, law and order services ## Release History - 2 Nov 2021 at 16:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b784ae-0a1f-4f8d-a399-e73c6255ef9a - 20 Oct 2021 at 18:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b784ae-0a1f-4f8d-a399-e73c6255ef9a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b784ae-0a1f-4f8d-a399-e73c6255ef9a 2nd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/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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