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title: "Security Services (Keyholding, Intruder Alarm, Manned Guard, Lone Working)"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-22"
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# Security Services (Keyholding, Intruder Alarm, Manned Guard, Lone Working)

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d78d32b0-6e8c-47fd-8ebd-4f6beaea2e69

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently inviting tenders for a contract related to security services, specifically for keyholding, intruder alarm, manned guard, and lone working. The procurement falls under the services category, with an estimated value of £550,000. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 27th October 2021. The services will be required across multiple locations in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, North West England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London. The tender was published on 22nd September 2021, and the contract period is set to commence on 7th January 2022 and will last for three years, concluding on 6th January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer quality and reliable security solutions tailored to the needs of a national organisation. Companies with expertise in managing security personnel and systems, as well as those capable of delivering prompt and flexible service across various UK regions, would be particularly well-positioned to respond. Engaging in this contract can help such businesses expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation in the public procurement market.

## Notice

The GMC employs some 1400 staff, the majority working out of offices in Manchester and London, with small teams based in our premises in Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh. There are around 90 staff who are home based and visit external organisations and venues. Our existing security systems and process are designed to ensure the physical safety of staff and visitors and to ensure that the organisation complies with the data protections and information security standards resulting from out ISO27001 registration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8abce9a5-bad7-4f2f-a2bf-1044768df0c2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2022 - 6 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| 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 | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEBDEN BRIDGE |
| Post town | Halifax |
| Postcode | HX7 6NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Calderdale |
| Electoral ward | Calder |
| Westminster constituency | Calder Valley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8abce9a5-bad7-4f2f-a2bf-1044768df0c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8abce9a5-bad7-4f2f-a2bf-1044768df0c2
  22nd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP162763
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

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