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title: "Framework for the Provision of Security Guarding and Keyholding Services to Sunderland City Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04acc1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-21"
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# Framework for the Provision of Security Guarding and Keyholding Services to Sunderland City Council

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04acc1

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has initiated a complete procurement process to establish a framework for the Provision of Security Guarding and Keyholding Services, classified under the CPV code 79710000 (Security services). The procurement process was undertaken through an open procedure, targeting service providers in the security industry. The procurement covers the Sunderland locality (region UKC) with key deadlines including the final tender submission by 18th November 2024 and an award period starting on 18th November 2024. A supplier briefing session was held on 30th October 2024, with contract signing completed on 20th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the security services sector, particularly those specialising in guarding and keyholding services. The framework agreement allows for business growth by securing long-term contracts with a regional authority. Companies that demonstrated high quality, competitive pricing, and social value were favoured, with award criteria emphasising quality (35%), price (60%), and social value (5%). The awarded contract, valued at £7,500,000, was secured by SSG Support Services Group Ltd, making it crucial for similar SMEs to position themselves effectively for such opportunities.

## Notice

Framework for the provision of Security Guarding and Keyholding Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002023-2025 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | £7,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SSG SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002023-2025
- 12 Nov 2024 at 10:08 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036523-2024
- 16 Oct 2024 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033355-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.open-hub.org/
- https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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