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title: "Provision of Security Services - AWARD"
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# Provision of Security Services - AWARD

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aadaf9f1-ae64-45a8-99d1-a22222fe2959

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Provision of Security Services - AWARD". This process falls within the public security, law and order services sector, specifically targeting security services for multiple locations throughout the Borough and the Howard Centre. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, culminating in the award on 23rd February 2022. The contract period will begin on 1st April 2022 and is expected to conclude on 31st March 2025, with a total contract value of approximately £3,127,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those that can provide man guarding, keyholding, alarm response, and mobile patrols. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as these contracts may support local economic growth. Companies with experience in public security and the ability to operate across diverse locations will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance community safety through reliable security measures.

## Notice

The Council is looking for a provider to carry out all required security services to multiple locations throughout the Borough. In addition there is a separate Lot for security services for the Howard Centre only. The Council intends to award two contracts: Lot 1 - Security Services Multiple Sites Providing the following: - Security Man Guarding - Keyholding and Alarm Response - Lockups and Unlocks - Mobile Patrols Lot 2 - Security Services - Howard Centre Only Providing the following: - Security Man Guarding - Keyholding and Alarm Response

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65e9609c-2a35-4513-9920-3add167003b9 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,647,015 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
- 75241000 - Public security services
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2022 at 17:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65e9609c-2a35-4513-9920-3add167003b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65e9609c-2a35-4513-9920-3add167003b9
  23rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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