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title: "Tender for the Provisioning of Security Services for the Poppies: Wave"
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# Tender for the Provisioning of Security Services for the Poppies: Wave

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ad4e9ec-0321-42b0-a304-a4d86c09c9af

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## Summary

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of security services in relation to the Poppies: Wave installation, part of the First World War commemorative events. This tender, classified under the investigation and security services industry, is currently at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 16:00 on 24 February 2017. Interested parties can access the necessary tender documents until 17:00 on 16 February 2017, and requests for clarification must be submitted by 17:00 on 17 February 2017. The contract period for awarded services will run from 29 March 2017 to 3 July 2017.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses specialising in security services to grow. Companies with expertise in providing 24-hour onsite security, particularly those with strong financial standing, appropriate insurance, and professional registration, will be well-positioned to compete. With the increased attention surrounding high-profile events, entities able to ensure safety and security are in high demand, making this tender particularly relevant for experienced security providers.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea has been selected as one of two locations in 2017 to host the Poppies: Wave installation as part of the commemorative events around the First World War. To support the visit of the sculpture to Southend-on-Sea the Council is looking to appoint a Security Provider to provide 24 hour onsite security for the duration of the build, exhibition and breakdown. Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm The deadline for accessing the documents is: 17:00 Thursday 16th February 2017. The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the procurement is: 17:00 Friday 17th February 2017 The deadline for submission of completed Tender Responses is: 16:00 Friday 24th February 2017. Additional information: Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Tender Documents. These include but are not limited to areas related to financial standing, Insurance and professional registration. The elements that are pass / fail and are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03c6e85-9a2d-44a4-bc1c-4a887f0f1ac1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2017 - 3 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2017 at 13:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03c6e85-9a2d-44a4-bc1c-4a887f0f1ac1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03c6e85-9a2d-44a4-bc1c-4a887f0f1ac1
  3rd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm

## Provenance

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