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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER for Provision of Security Services at Events in the Apex & Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER for Provision of Security Services at Events in the Apex & Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc502ddb-22dc-4fa4-b9a4-c97465e3f320

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## Summary

The West Suffolk Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "Provision of Security Services at Events in the Apex & Athenaeum" located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The procurement is classified under administration, defence, and social security services, with a procurement method identified as open. The deadline for tender submissions is 4th November 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 1st January 2022, concluding on 31st March 2024, with potential extensions until 31st March 2026. The total contract value is estimated between £90,000 and £110,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that offer expertise in event security management, crowd control, and related services would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this tender process can significantly aid in expanding business reach within the public sector and enhance exposure to forthcoming contracts in similar domains.

## Notice

INVITATION TO TENDER for Provision of Security Services at Events in the Apex and Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Tender return deadline is 04 November, 2021 Contract Duration - 01 January 2021 to 31st March 2024 (with options to extend into 31 March 2026). This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders'area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders'area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/843d54ce-76fe-4226-84e6-8bf5c2e9320a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/843d54ce-76fe-4226-84e6-8bf5c2e9320a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/843d54ce-76fe-4226-84e6-8bf5c2e9320a
  11th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm

## Provenance

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