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title: "VES / 01-08-15"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a50393a1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# VES / 01-08-15

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a50393a1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process led by The Open University involves the contract titled "VES / 01-08-15", which pertains to the industry category of surveillance and security systems and devices. The procurement method employed was a selective procedure, and the contract is now complete, having been awarded to Visual Electronic Security Services Limited. The tender period for submissions ended on 9th March 2015, while the contract itself commenced on 1st August 2015 and will conclude on 31st July 2019. The buying organisation is located in Milton Keynes, England, with a total contract value of £2,250,000.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses in the security services field, particularly those offering surveillance and related solutions. Given the large scale of the awarded supplier, Visual Electronic Security Services Limited, smaller to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative services and competitive pricing could find potential avenues for participation, either as subcontractors or future service providers in similar contracts. The completion of this project may also lead to additional projects as the buyer may seek further engagements to enhance their security provisions.

## Notice

CONTRACT AWARD ONLY

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a26d463e-e0de-49aa-8e2d-f98e80bbff4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2015 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2015 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,250,000 |
| 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 | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VISUAL ELECTRONIC SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a26d463e-e0de-49aa-8e2d-f98e80bbff4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a26d463e-e0de-49aa-8e2d-f98e80bbff4e
  7th August 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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