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title: "EW17_028 - Provision of overnight services within the Templeman Library"
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# EW17_028 - Provision of overnight services within the Templeman Library

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee655f4c-84ee-457b-9427-92e917f8abd9

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by The University of Kent entails the tender for "EW17_028 - Provision of overnight services within the Templeman Library," classified under library management services. This open tender was successfully awarded on 6th June 2018, with the awarded contract valued at £440,000. The service provision is set to commence on 10th September 2018 and will run until 25th September 2022. The primary delivery location for this contract is in Canterbury, South East England, covering the requirement for staffing the library during overnight hours from 10:30 PM to 7:30 AM daily.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security and library management services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide the necessary staffing solutions. Companies with experience in managing library environments and ensuring safety during overnight hours would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, allowing for a competitive bidding process that could encourage innovative solutions from potential suppliers aiming to enhance their portfolios and grow their operations in the education sector.

## Notice

This Tender is for the provision of "Overnight Services" within the Templeman Library on the University of Kent's Canterbury campus. The University require suitable staff to take sole responsibility for the Library between the hours of 10.30pm to 7.30am 7 days a week during the dates specified within the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4467cc28-7059-4427-a1f2-dfe7cb006627 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2018 - 25 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £440,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REASSURANCE SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79995000 - Library management services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2018 at 07:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4467cc28-7059-4427-a1f2-dfe7cb006627

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4467cc28-7059-4427-a1f2-dfe7cb006627
  6th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=330649269
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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