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title: "Security Consultants Framework Agreement"
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# Security Consultants Framework Agreement

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f32f834d-484e-433d-b1d8-5c8718df8d77

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England is conducting an open tender process for a "Security Consultants Framework Agreement." This procurement aims to establish a framework of up to 10 contractors to provide security consultants for conducting ad-hoc security and risk assessments, specifically in support of the Government Indemnity Scheme. The tender period concludes on 22nd February 2021, with a contract duration beginning on 1st April 2021 and running until 31st March 2025. The estimated value of this procurement is £300,000, encompassing services classified under investigation and security services, with deliveries applicable across multiple locations including the UK and other territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services and risk assessments to collaborate with a prestigious national organisation. Companies looking to participate would ideally be small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in security consultancy, compliance with government standards, and an understanding of the specific requirements of cultural institutions. Engaging in this framework could lead to long-term partnerships and a consistent channel of work within the arts and cultural sectors, fostering business growth in an expanding market.

## Notice

The purpose of this Procurement is to establish a Framework Agreement of up to 10 Contractors to provide Security Consultants to carry out ad-hoc security and risk assessments in support of the work of Arts Council England's (ACE) National Security Adviser for the Government Indemnity Scheme. The Security Consultants will support the National Security Adviser to ensure that institutions intending to use Government Indemnity for loans are able to comply with the Scheme conditions, as set out in Annex D and E of the Scheme Guidelines (see non-national institution guidelines at http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/protecting-cultural-objects/government-indemnity-scheme). Full details of the requirements are set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/024d4343-9b1a-48f6-aa12-f90f19a3c739 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 3HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| 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

- 21 Jan 2021 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/024d4343-9b1a-48f6-aa12-f90f19a3c739

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/024d4343-9b1a-48f6-aa12-f90f19a3c739
  21st January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Investigation-and-security-services./5JFJG8C996
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/protecting-cultural-objects/government-indemnity-scheme

## Provenance

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