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title: "COV - Alarm Monitoring Service 2025 - AWARD"
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# COV - Alarm Monitoring Service 2025 - AWARD

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL (COV)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de7af119-d6a6-4d74-a3ea-befbd959311b

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## Summary

Coventry City Council has completed the procurement process for the Alarm Monitoring Service 2025, with the contract awarded to Businesswatch UK Fire & Security & Securiplex Ltd. This contract involves providing alarm monitoring services around the clock, essential for the security of various sites handled by the Council, including corporate buildings and schools. The procurement process started with an open procedure, and an active award was announced on 13 March 2025. The contract period is set from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2027. The procurement falls under the industry category of alarm-monitoring services, with a CPV code of 79711000, and includes sites located across the United Kingdom, including the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the security services industry looking to expand their operations. Particularly, SMEs involved in fire and security services would find this procurement process well-suited for their growth strategies given the open nature of the tender and the essential services required by Coventry City Council. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their clientele base while contributing to enhanced infrastructure security, positioning them as key players in public safety and security solutions. The contract, valued at £240,000, not only provides financial growth but also the chance to build a reputable association with a major public authority.

## Notice

Coventry City Council are looking to appoint an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), to provide Alarm Monitoring Services 24 hours per day 7 days a week. This service is seen as an essential element for overall site security and protection. This will include the monitoring of both intruder and fire alarms. The ARC will be required to notify to 1st point of contact (agreed by the Council) and the emergency services when the alarm is triggered. The types of sites include corporate buildings, schools and any other customers of Coventry City Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d26d90c-30f4-4067-8a7d-964b722d762d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL (COV) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2GN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUSINESSWATCH UK FIRE & SECURITY & SECURIPLEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d26d90c-30f4-4067-8a7d-964b722d762d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d26d90c-30f4-4067-8a7d-964b722d762d
  12th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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