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title: "Security Consultants Framework"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
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# Security Consultants Framework

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5115547-0d23-4846-a947-5a75749d2fad

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement titled "Security Consultants Framework" to engage up to ten suppliers for risk assessments and security advisory services. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage with an open procedure. The framework is intended for conducting reviews and providing advice tailored to the security needs of venues, as per the Government Indemnity Scheme Guidelines. The industry category for this tender is Investigation and security services (CPV 79700000). Services are required globally, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the UK, with a total estimated value of £370,000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 21 February 2025, and the contract period spanning from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in security consultancy to expand their business operations. The framework is designed to support arts and cultural venues in meeting specific security conditions, thus providing a stable demand for expert services. Businesses with experience in risk-based security assessments tailored to unique venue requirements will find this contract particularly suitable. By participating, companies can enhance their market presence within the arts sector and contribute to the safety and security of valuable displays and storages.

## 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 for UK government indemnity. 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/e0362a45-e297-47d6-bdd0-93566c995c17 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £370,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 17:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0362a45-e297-47d6-bdd0-93566c995c17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0362a45-e297-47d6-bdd0-93566c995c17
  20th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Investigation-and-security-services./SUJ4VZMGSC
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