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title: "CN240137 Cash Collection Service for LRA (ESPO Framework 324F_24)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b4f8"
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published: "2024-11-08"
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# CN240137 Cash Collection Service for LRA (ESPO Framework 324F_24)

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b4f8

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## Summary

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for a cash collection service under the ESPO Framework "324F_24". The contract, titled "CN240137 Cash Collection Service for LRA (ESPO Framework 324F_24)", is classified under parcel transport services and pertains to the services industry. This procurement was initiated to address the need for cash and cheque collection from nine sites of Kent Libraries, Registries, and Archives (LRA) due to the reduction in local bank branches. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract signed on 18th October 2024, and it involves 14 monthly cash collections across various locations in Kent. The selected supplier for this contract is Security Plus Limited. The value of the contract is GBP 7,282.80.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cash collection and transport services. SMEs with robust logistical capabilities, particularly those with experience in operating under regional or local government frameworks, could find this contract appealing. The call for a reliable and adaptable service provider suggests that companies with flexible operational models and capacity to handle fluctuating collection schedules would be well-suited to compete. Participating in such tenders can help firms strengthen their portfolio of governmental contracts and enhance their market standing through consistent, guaranteed engagements.

## Notice

Kent County Council bank with Natwest and over recent years the number of there branches has reduced with more closures expected in the coming years. Therefore Kent Libraries, Registries and Archives (LRA) require a cash collection service to collect and deposit cash and cheques from nine LRA sites where there is no option to pay directly into a bank or post office.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Kent County Council (KCC) used a further-competition via ESPO Framework "324F_24" to invite all providers to participate in the Further Competition exercise. All Service Providers on Lot 1 - "Cash/Valuables Collection and Civit Services from premises or buildings" of the Framework, were invited to submit a tender. All tenders received (that are compliant i.e. submitted in accordance with the tendering instructions) were evaluated in accordance with the advertised evaluation criteria as set out in the invitation to tender document. This exercise was undertaken to satisfy the requirement for a total of 14 cash collections across 9 Kent LRA sites per month. Due to the rate at which banks are closing in local area, the KCC required a reliable service provider who could adapt to changes to the frequency and location of collections.

### Procurement Information

The Kent County Council (KCC) ran a mini-competition via ESPO Framework "324F_24" to invite all providers on the Framework to participate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036216-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,282 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SECURITY PLUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60161000 - Parcel transport services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036216-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

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