---
title: "Security Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f896"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f896.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-17"
---

# Security Contract

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f896

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for a Security Contract to provide essential security services across multiple locations within the Borough, including a specific lot for the Howard Centre. This procurement is classified under the public security and law enforcement industry (CPV code: 75240000) and is in the open tender stage. The submission deadline for interested suppliers is now set for 7th January 2022, following an amendment, with details of the contract valued at £3,120,000. The contract duration is 1080 days, with options for renewal after the initial term.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those capable of providing man guarding, keyholding, alarm response, and mobile patrols. Interested bidders should be established service providers in the security domain, particularly those familiar with managing contracts across multiple sites. The complexity of the tender may favour companies with experience in local government contracts and a proven track record in delivering comprehensive security solutions.

## Notice

The Council is looking for a provider to carry out all required security services to multiple locations throughout the Borough. In addition there is a separate Lot for security services for the Howard Centre only.The Council intends to award two contracts:Lot 1 - Security Services Multiple SitesProviding the following:- Security Man Guarding- Keyholding and Alarm Response- Lockups and Unlocks- Mobile PatrolsLot 2 - Security Services - Howard Centre OnlyProviding the following:- Security Man Guarding- Keyholding and Alarm Response

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Security Services Multiple Sites

Lot 1 - Security Services Multiple SitesProviding the following:- Security Man Guarding- Keyholding and Alarm Response- Lockups and Unlocks- Mobile Patrols

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months plus 12 months (Maximum 5 year contract)

Lot 2 - Security Services - Howard Centre Only

Lot 2 - Security Services - Howard Centre OnlyProviding the following:- Security Man Guarding- Keyholding and Alarm Response

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months plus 12 months (Maximum 5 year term)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028967-2021 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,120,000 |
| Lots value | £3,120,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | TLH24 Bedford |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
- 75241000 - Public security services
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 17:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028967-2021
- 17 Dec 2021 at 17:01 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031674-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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