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title: "Security/Caretaking at The Forum, Towcester"
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# Security/Caretaking at The Forum, Towcester

Buyer: SOUTH NORTHANTS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb1abc6e-c9cb-4be0-bbb2-b362314395aa

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## Summary

The South Northants Council is actively seeking a provider for a Security/Caretaking contract at The Forum in Towcester, primarily aimed at maintaining services across its four floors. The contract, valued at £54,000, will cover a period from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2022 and includes shifts during weekdays and Saturdays to accommodate approximately 120,000 annual visitors. The tender period concluded on 4th February 2020, and the award for this contract was officially published on 26th March 2020, following an invited procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in security and caretaking services. Businesses equipped to manage high footfall environments and those with experience in multi-shift operations would be well-suited to compete for this contract, fostering growth through public sector engagement. The contract not only promises consistent work over two years but also the potential for building a relationship with a local authority that may lead to future contracts.

## Notice

This contract is for Security/Caretaking contract for SNC Offices at The Forum - Towcester, which will be carried out over 4 Floors. It is expected that there will be 180 staff employed within the Facility. It is anticipated that there will be a footfall of circa 120,000 visitors each year to The Forum. The Forum Public opening hours: Monday- Friday 09:00 - 17:15 Saturday 09:00 - 17:00 Sunday Closed Shift 1 is Monday - Friday and will cover the times 15:45 - 22:00 Shift 2 is Saturday and will cover the times from 8:30 - 17:30

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e953d10e-06f9-4be4-a5a4-d87bc8336517 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Invited |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,539 |
| 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 | SOUTH NORTHANTS COUNCIL |
| Locality | TOWCESTER |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN12 6AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Towcester and Roade |
| Westminster constituency | South Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AK9 SECURITY AND FM SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98341140 - Caretaker services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2020 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e953d10e-06f9-4be4-a5a4-d87bc8336517

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e953d10e-06f9-4be4-a5a4-d87bc8336517
  26th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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