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title: "Provision of Ad Hoc Security"
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buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Ad Hoc Security

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-621062e7-c06b-436a-a9ae-571ff783fa35

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## Summary

Blackpool Council is seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Ad Hoc Security" to cover various responsibilities including static duties at Layton Depot, mobile and foot patrols across their property portfolio, parks, open spaces, and educational buildings. This tender, classified under event services (CPV 79952000), has a budget of £1,200,000 and targets the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, falling under a restricted procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on 7th November 2024 and a contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement process accommodates small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), but not voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for security firms, especially those specialising in event and site security, to secure a substantial contract with a reputable local authority. Businesses offering flexible, reliable, and multi-faceted security services, including both static and mobile patrols, as well as close protection duties, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the range of responsibilities and locations involved, companies with experience in managing diverse security needs and public events will find this tender particularly conducive to business growth and expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a contractor to provide ad hoc cover for the in house security team covering sickness absence and annual leave. Static duties Layton Depot, mobile and foot patrols of various Blackpool Council property portfolio, parks and open spaces, School and further Education buildings, Close protection duties. There is a requirement to provide security and stewards for various public events held with Blackpool at various times throughout the year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d9efc8-c08c-43d9-bd10-fb3b29f52f7f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d9efc8-c08c-43d9-bd10-fb3b29f52f7f
- 9 Oct 2024 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f0c090-5a82-4535-90b0-ef223f5b7c7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d9efc8-c08c-43d9-bd10-fb3b29f52f7f
  10th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f0c090-5a82-4535-90b0-ef223f5b7c7d
  9th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0e8a1b75-3986-ef11-8130-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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