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title: "Scene Preservation Guarding"
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# Scene Preservation Guarding

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ed577df-5863-4b76-88d2-8e99a9f7835f

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## Summary

The Leicestershire Police is seeking tenders for a framework contract titled "Scene Preservation Guarding", aimed at providing guarding services for crime scenes within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 7 February 2019. The total contract value is estimated at £1,000,000, with a minimum value of £200,000. The successful contractor will provide services under an open procedure, adhering to the OJEU Light Touch Regime, and the contract period is projected to begin on 1 July 2019 and conclude on 30 June 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security and guarding services, particularly those looking to engage in public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the nature of the project may allow for various businesses to contribute their expertise and resources. Companies based in or around the East Midlands would have a geographical advantage, and those experienced in working with police or similar organisations could be especially well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The East Midlands Police forces are required from time to time to hold and protect a cordon and to safeguard crime scenes. The objective of the framework is to release police officers from the task of guarding scenes, back to their front line activity. Initially such scenes shall be staffed by police officers and/or police staff in order to allow the Contractor adequate time to organise deployment of scene guarding officers. Currently only Leicestershire Police are looking to award with the framework being open to other East Midlands force to potentially use in the future. The other East Midlands Police forces are Derbyshire Constabulary, Lincolnshire Police, Northamptonshire Police and Nottinghamshire Police. https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Publication/ContractFinderV2/F02LiveOpportunity/18979/3/7949/149# Additional information: The framework is being tendered by the OJEU Light Touch Regime procedure above the threshold as guarding services (CPV code 79713000-5).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932e2c1c-3357-4a86-a3ed-0faed8ffe218 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | LEICESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2019 at 08:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932e2c1c-3357-4a86-a3ed-0faed8ffe218

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932e2c1c-3357-4a86-a3ed-0faed8ffe218
  9th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30501
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leics.police.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Publication/ContractFinderV2/F02LiveOpportunity/18979/3/7949/149#

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