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title: "Security Consultants Framework"
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buyer: "ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND"
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# Security Consultants Framework

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b991718-db82-440a-b464-15a1d817e454

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## Summary

Arts Council England has announced an open tender for establishing a "Security Consultants Framework". This framework aims to engage up to 10 suppliers specialising in investigation and security services to provide risk assessments and security advice for venues under the UK Government Indemnity Scheme. The estimated contract value is £370,000, and the services will cover various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active and interested parties must submit their bids by 12:00 PM on 11th November 2024. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the security services industry, particularly those with expertise in conducting risk assessments and offering tailored, risk-based security advice. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the project's broad geographical scope and substantial budget. Successful suppliers will have the chance to augment their portfolios and establish strong working relationships with a prominent national organisation, enhancing their credibility and visibility in the industry.

## Notice

Arts Council England is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement of up to 10 Suppliers to perform risk assessments and advise on venue's security for UK government indemnity. The reviews and any supporting advice must be tailored, risk-based, and proportionate in accordance with Arts Council England security resources (available on the Collection Trust website).This work supports venues displaying and/or storing items in meeting the conditions outlined in Annex D, E and F of the Government Indemnity Scheme Guidelines www.artscouncil.org.uk/protecting-cultural-objects/government-indemnity-scheme).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c138a20-4bde-4ed9-aefa-7f9fbe03841b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 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 | £370,000 |
| 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 | ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c138a20-4bde-4ed9-aefa-7f9fbe03841b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c138a20-4bde-4ed9-aefa-7f9fbe03841b
  11th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Investigation-and-security-services./C88KQQC564
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