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title: "Framework for the Provision of Manned Security Guard Services in Durham County Council owned Bus Stations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034f25"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-12-23"
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# Framework for the Provision of Manned Security Guard Services in Durham County Council owned Bus Stations

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034f25

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has awarded the contract for the provision of manned security guard services in bus stations to Durham County Council. The tender, with the title "Framework for the Provision of Manned Security Guard Services in Durham County Council owned Bus Stations," was completed under the tender initiation type. The procurement process is divided into lots, covering various bus stations such as Consett, Peterlee, Stanley, and Durham. The contract, valued at GBP 1,062,000, was signed on 26th August 2022. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the award criteria focusing on quality and price evaluation.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for security service providers interested in supplying manned security guard services in bus stations. Companies specialising in public security services and manned security guard provision would find this tender well-suited for their business. The procurement method for this contract is an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to participate. Businesses can benefit from the framework agreement, with the potential for future contracts under Lot 5 for additional sites. The deadline for the tender was on 1st August 2022, with bid opening scheduled for 5th August 2022, providing a clear timeline for interested parties to engage in the process.

## Notice

The Council's requirements have been split into the following Lot(s): * Lot 1 - Consett Bus Station * Lot 2 - Peterlee Bus Station * Lot 3 - Stanley Bus Station * Lot 4 - Durham Bus Station * Lot 5 - Additional Future Sites Lot 5 - Additional Future Sites ("Sites") accommodates any requirements that arises for Manned Security Guard Provision in Bus Stations or Durham County Council buildings/establishments.

### Lot Information

Consett Bus Station

The Council requires a Security Provider to provide security services and customer liaison within Consett Bus Station. The Provider's staff will be required to provide a visual presence on the passenger concourse during core operational hours, taking reasonable steps to actively discourage any form of antisocial behaviour within the confines of Consett Bus Station's perimeter.

Peterlee Bus Station

The Council requires a Security Provider to provide security services and customer liaison within Peterlee Bus Station. The Provider's staff will be required to provide a visual presence on the passenger concourse during core operational hours, taking reasonable steps to actively discourage any form of antisocial behaviour within the confines of Peterlee Bus Station's perimeter.

Stanley Bus Station

The Council requires a Security Provider to provide a locking up service at Stanley Bus Station on a weekly basis.

Durham Bus Station

The new Durham Bus Station site is due to reopen Spring 2023 therefore the Council will require a contract in place with a Security Provider prior to the opening. Durham Bus Station is the largest of the sites and requires the Security Provider to provide Security Services, monitoring of Public Space CCTV System of the Councils Bus Stations and customer liaison within Durham Bus Station, as well as some cleaning and janitorial services where necessary. The Provider's staff will be required to provide a visual presence on the passenger concourse during core operational hours, taking reasonable steps to actively discourage any form of antisocial behaviour within the confines of Durham Bus Station's perimeter.

Additional Future Sites

Please note that Lot 5 will be made available to Council partners and other Contracting Authorities that have entered into the Council's Procurement SLAs as listed above. Due to the requirement for any additional future Sites being unknown at the time of this procurement exercise, the Council will create a pool of Framework suppliers that will be invited to participate in a Further Competition exercise based on the Technical Specification and requirements for the new site as a new requirement arises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036502-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,062,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC14 Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75241000 - Public security services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2022 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036502-2022
- 6 Jul 2022 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018557-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk
- http://www.nepo.org

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