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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER for Provision of Security Services at Events in the Apex & Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - AWARD"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER for Provision of Security Services at Events in the Apex & Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk - AWARD

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65124814-80ea-4361-bd8f-33fdd561cdc7

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the West Suffolk Council, who has issued an INVITATION TO TENDER for the provision of security services at events in the Apex and Athenaeum located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This tender is classified under the services industry, specifically relating to administration, defence and social security services. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been completed on 12 November 2021, following a tender return deadline that was set for 4 November 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 January 2022 and run until 31 March 2024, with options for extension into March 2026. The total value of the contract is approximately £110,000, with a minimum value of £90,000, and the procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in security services. Companies that could benefit from this contract include SMEs and larger firms able to provide robust event security solutions. Given the specific location in Suffolk, local firms with experience in the events industry and a strong understanding of regional requirements would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could lead to long-term partnerships and growth within the public sector, as the awarded contract spans several years and includes options for renewal.

## Notice

INVITATION TO TENDER for Provision of Security Services at Events in the Apex and Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Tender return deadline is 04 November, 2021 Contract Duration - 01 January 2021 to 31st March 2024 (with options to extend into 31 March 2026). This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders'area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11d66cf1-645d-4b58-a8cc-7ef30f3fbb4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,767 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAGE EVENT SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11d66cf1-645d-4b58-a8cc-7ef30f3fbb4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11d66cf1-645d-4b58-a8cc-7ef30f3fbb4c
  12th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm

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