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title: "Security Consultants Framework"
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# Security Consultants Framework

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b29c39d2-a767-4d02-85d1-d5b86f5482e5

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England has completed the procurement process for the "Security Consultants Framework," valued at £370,000. The framework aims to engage up to 10 suppliers to conduct risk assessments and provide security advice to venues. This procurement falls under the industry category of Investigation and Security Services and covers a wide geographical scope, including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract is set to run from 30th May 2025 to 31st March 2027. The award stage of the process was completed, with the contract being active since 28th May 2025.

This tender represents lucrative opportunities for security consulting firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it focuses on delivering tailored, risk-based security advice. Businesses operating within the security services sector and with expertise in risk assessments will find themselves well-suited to compete and potentially grow their business through this framework. The diverse geographic coverage and open procedure further broaden the chance for a wide array of firms to contribute to enhancing cultural venues' security protocols as per the guidelines of the Government Indemnity Scheme.

## 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. 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf69018-16c8-4905-9b6c-c5ec3c104d27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £370,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £370,000 |
| 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 | ARTS COUNCIL OF 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ACANTHURUS; CORPS SECURITY; DESIGN SECURITY; IAN JOHNSON ASSOCIATES; NIGEL COOK CONSULTING; THE KEYHOLDING; TRIDENT MANOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2025 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf69018-16c8-4905-9b6c-c5ec3c104d27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf69018-16c8-4905-9b6c-c5ec3c104d27
  12th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=958548176
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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