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title: "Security Consultants Framework Agreement"
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buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
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# Security Consultants Framework Agreement

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b01a31d7-361f-4c86-b181-3fae75a93dd0

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by The Arts Council of England, which has established a Security Consultants Framework Agreement aimed at selecting up to 10 contractors for ad-hoc security and risk assessments associated with the Government Indemnity Scheme. The contract, classified under investigation and security services (CPV code 79700000), has a total value of £300,000 and is set to commence on 23rd April 2021, concluding on 31st March 2025. This award process, completed as of 22nd April 2021, followed an open tender procedure where the bids were accepted from various suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for security consultancy firms and other businesses specializing in risk assessment services. Contractors equipped to understand the nuances of governmental regimes, especially those with a track record in providing security services, will find this procurement appealing. As the demand for enhanced security measures continues, businesses adept in providing strategic and technical solutions could benefit greatly from engaging in this framework.

## Notice

The purpose of this Procurement was to establish a Framework Agreement of up to 10 Contractors to provide Security Consultants to carry out ad-hoc security and risk assessments in support of the work of Arts Council England's (ACE) National Security Adviser for the Government Indemnity Scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b65ee9d4-3b7b-4858-8a8d-41f57d36baed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 5 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 3HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ACANTHURUS; BG INFOTECH; DESIGN SECURITY; GOUGH CONSULTANTS; IAN JOHNSON ASSOCIATES; INSTROM; NIGEL COOK CONSULTING; TRIDENT MANOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 5 May 2021 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b65ee9d4-3b7b-4858-8a8d-41f57d36baed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b65ee9d4-3b7b-4858-8a8d-41f57d36baed
  5th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=588655977
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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