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title: "Security Consultants Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028c29"
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# Security Consultants Framework Agreement

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028c29

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Security Consultants to provide ad-hoc security and risk assessments under the Government Indemnity Scheme. The tender, titled "Security Consultants Framework Agreement," falls under the investigation and security services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently active, with a budget of £300,000 (excluding VAT) for the initial term, which runs from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023, with the option for two twelve-month extensions. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing for wide participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in security consulting. Businesses specialising in risk assessments, asset protection, and related advisory services would find themselves well-positioned to compete for this framework. The requirement for a named Security Consultant with prior experience in security, policing, or military sectors highlights the need for qualified firms that can demonstrate strong communication skills and an understanding of multifaceted risk factors.

## Notice

The purpose of this Procurement was 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Procurement was 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). The Framework Agreement will commence on 01 April 2021 and continue until 31 March 2023, unless it is terminated in accordance with its terms. ACE may extend the Term by two successive period(s) of twelve months each, provided it has given the Contractor notice of the same at least three month(s) prior to the expiry of the Term. The estimate value of all the Services to be provided under the framework is 300 000 GBP (excluding VAT, but including expenses) for the initial Term and extension period.

Options: The Framework Agreement will commence on 01 April 2021 and continue until 31 March 2023, unless it is terminated in accordance with its terms. ACE may extend the Term by two successive period(s) of twelve months each, provided it has given the Contractor notice of the same at least three month(s) prior to the expiry of the Term.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on 01 April 2021 and continue until 31 March 2023, unless it is terminated in accordance with its terms. ACE may extend the Term by two successive period(s) of twelve months each, provided it has given the Contractor notice of the same at least three month(s) prior to the expiry of the Term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012821-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ACANTHURUS; BG INFOTECH; DESIGN SECURITY; GOUGH CONSULTANTS; IAN JOHNSON ASSOCIATES; INSTROM; NIGEL COOK CONSULTING; TRIDENT MANOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2021 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012821-2021
- 21 Jan 2021 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001235-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/protecting-cultural-objects/government-indemnity-scheme
- https://artscouncil.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=600641457
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Investigation-and-security-services./5JFJG8C996
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/5JFJG8C996

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