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title: "COV - Alarm Monitoring 2021"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a621"
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buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
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# COV - Alarm Monitoring 2021

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a621

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "COV - Alarm Monitoring 2021" is initiated by Coventry City Council, which aims to secure a provider for 24/7 alarm monitoring services across various corporate and school sites. The contract, classified under alarm-monitoring services (CPV code 79711000), has a value of £350,000 and is currently in the active tendering stage. The deadline for bid submissions is set for 14 May 2021, with the initial contract period lasting two years from 1 July 2021, potentially extending for an additional two years. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing any eligible bidders to submit offers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those offering alarm monitoring solutions. Companies with capabilities in managing both intruder and fire alarms would find this contract especially relevant. The successful supplier will be responsible for monitoring alarms and alerting designated contacts and emergency services when necessary, making this an appealing venture for organisations already serving similar clients, including local authorities and educational institutions.

## Notice

A supplier to provide 24-hour 7 days a week alarm monitoring services. This will include cover intruder and fire alarms located in corporate and school sites. Installation and a response service are not required within the scope.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Coventry City Council are looking to appoint an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), to provide Alarm Monitoring Services 24 hours per day 7 days a week.This service is seen as an essential element for overall site security and protection.This will include the monitoring of both intruder and fire alarms. The ARC will be required to notify to 1st point of contact (agreed by the Council) and the emergency services when the alarm is triggered. The types of sites include corporate buildings, schools and any other customers of Coventry City Council.The new ARC will be required to work with the existing ARC (where applicable) to transfer all existing alarms.This excludes installation. Additional information: The initial period is 2 years but may be extended for up to a further 2-year period.

Renewal: The initial period is 2 years but may be extended for up to a further 2-year period.If required, a further notice would be released up to 1 year in advance of the expiry date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013318-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | 4 to 12 months in advance of expiry date, either the original date or the extended date, which ever is later |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG33 Coventry |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REMOTE MONITORING SERVICES GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013318-2021
- 14 Apr 2021 at 18:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007856-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets
- https://www.coventry.gov.uk

## Provenance

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