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title: "Horsham District Council and Mid Sussex District Council - Manned Security Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02886a"
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# Horsham District Council and Mid Sussex District Council - Manned Security Services

Buyer: HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02886a

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## Summary

The Horsham District Council and Mid Sussex District Council are currently seeking tenders for Manned Security Services, a contract valued at £700,000. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically for security services (CPV code: 79710000). The procurement process is in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 15 February 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1 June 2021 and will last for five years, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. Interested contractors should prepare to provide uniformed security personnel for various tasks, including on-site security and response services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with experience in uniformed guard services (CPV code: 79713000). Businesses that can offer mobile patrols and event-specific security solutions would be especially well-suited to compete in this process. The open tender procedure provides a fair chance for all qualified contractors to present their bids, ultimately allowing companies to expand their clientele and service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

Horsham District Council and Mid Sussex District Council are inviting tenders for Manned Security Services. The Councils are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the provision of uniformed security staff to:a. Maintain the security of Council offices and other specified areas,b. Provide out of normal office hours mobile patrols for the depots, car parks, and other specified areas,c. Provide a key holding and fire and intruder alarm response,d. Provide ad hoc uniformed security for specific events e.g. election vote counts.This contract is being procured under the Light Touch Regime.The duration of the Contract will be five years, commencing on 01 June 2021, with an option to extend for up to 24 months. Full information is available in the tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Horsham District Council and Mid Sussex District Council are inviting tenders for Manned Security Services. The Councils are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the provision of uniformed security staff to:a. Maintain the security of Council offices and other specified areas,b. Provide out of normal office hours mobile patrols for the depots, car parks, and other specified areas,c. Provide a key holding and fire and intruder alarm response,d. Provide ad hoc uniformed security for specific events e.g. election vote counts.This contract is being procured under the Light Touch Regime.The duration of the Contract will be five years, commencing on 01 June 2021, with an option to extend for up to 24 months. Full information is available in the tender documents.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Councils.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000292-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HORSHAM |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH12 1RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Mid Sussex |
| Electoral ward | Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Sussex |
| Delivery location | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services
- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2021 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000292-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.horsham.gov.uk/
- http://www.midsussex.gov.uk
- https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing

## Provenance

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