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title: "Security Services"
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# Security Services

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93a85629-1bc9-4a16-8e44-a81e7ec89022

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council recently completed a public procurement process for Security Services under the classification of Public Security Services (CPV code: 75241000). The awarded contract covers activities such as locking/unlocking multiple gates, gatekeeper duties for the Safety and Wellbeing Team, and out-of-hours cover for the Neighbourhood Services Team, benefiting the Housing Team. The procurement follows an open procedure and was classified as an above-threshold tender. The contract, valued at £287,915.33, was awarded to City Group Security Limited. The contract period starts on 1st September 2024 and will run until 1st September 2029. The procurement was in the Tender to Award stage on 4th September 2024, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 12th February 2024.

This tender offers considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for security service providers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive security services, including gatekeeping and emergency response tasks, would suit this contract. Winning such a tender can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation, providing a steady stream of revenue over the five-year duration. Successful bidders can leverage this project to expand their engagements within the public sector, especially in housing and community safety roles.

## Notice

SEC/24/1 Ashford Borough Council is looking to procure a contractor for; Locking/unlocking of multiple gates, Gate Keeper Duties on behalf of our Safety and Wellbeing Team and out of hours cover for the Neighbourhood Services Team, on behalf of our Housing Team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b513a2e7-72e7-4654-ba7f-fd5c6a2e8422 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £239,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £287,915 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITY GROUP SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75241000 - Public security services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b513a2e7-72e7-4654-ba7f-fd5c6a2e8422
- 12 Jan 2024 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad6fbde-bc16-43bc-ad2c-d944d95c92ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b513a2e7-72e7-4654-ba7f-fd5c6a2e8422
  4th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad6fbde-bc16-43bc-ad2c-d944d95c92ab
  12th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  The tender documents and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ashford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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