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title: "Provision of Security Services"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Security Services

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fead4b0-8ce7-4fb6-9120-573e12e58996

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is currently seeking bids for the "Provision of Security Services," aimed at providing essential security for multiple sites across the borough as well as specific services for the Howard Centre. The procurement process is categorised under public security and law order services, with an estimated contract value of £3,120,000 and a minimum value set at £3,000,000. The open tender process, initiated on 22 November 2021, specifies an end date for submissions of 7 January 2022, with contract execution expected to commence on 1 April 2022 and extend to 31 March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the security sector, particularly those specialising in man guarding, keyholding, mobile patrols, and alarm response services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contract suits those capable of delivering comprehensive security across various sites. Companies based in the East of England that can demonstrate experience in public security services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Council is looking for a provider to carry out all required security services to multiple locations throughout the Borough. In addition there is a separate Lot for security services for the Howard Centre only. The Council intends to award two contracts: Lot 1 - Security Services Multiple Sites Providing the following: - Security Man Guarding - Keyholding and Alarm Response - Lockups and Unlocks - Mobile Patrols Lot 2 - Security Services - Howard Centre Only Providing the following: - Security Man Guarding - Keyholding and Alarm Response Additional information: Please see below link to Intend advertisement: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f0c7ba-be82-423b-b13a-b8198c3396f3 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,120,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
- 75241000 - Public security services
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 17:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f0c7ba-be82-423b-b13a-b8198c3396f3
- 22 Nov 2021 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f0c7ba-be82-423b-b13a-b8198c3396f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f0c7ba-be82-423b-b13a-b8198c3396f3
  17th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home

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