--- title: "Security Consultants Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d4e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d4e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d4e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d4e0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND" published: "2025-06-12" --- # Security Consultants Framework Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d4e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d4e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d4e0.json) ## Summary The Arts Council of England, a national agency based in Manchester, conducted an open procurement for a Security Consultants Framework, which concluded with an active award on 12th June 2025. This procurement process aimed at establishing a framework agreement with up to 10 suppliers to provide risk assessments and security advice for venues primarily dealing in investigation and security services. The contract, valued at £370,000, was signed on 28th May 2025 for a total term up to 48 months, including options for extensions. The services cover the entire United Kingdom, supporting venues to meet the conditions outlined in the Government Indemnity Scheme Guidelines. This framework creates significant opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs specialising in risk assessments and security services, as demonstrated by the high level of SME participation, contributing to 18 out of the 19 bids. The open procedure allows for broad access to tender, ensuring a competitive environment conducive to bringing innovative and tailored security solutions to venues across the UK. It is particularly suited for businesses with strong expertise in risk management and a comprehensive understanding of security within the cultural and exhibition sectors, thereby aligning their development opportunities with national standards and regulations. ## Notice Arts Council England is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement of up to 10 Suppliers to perform risk assessments and advise on venue's security. The reviews and any supporting advice must be tailored, risk-based, and proportionate in accordance with Arts Council England security resources (available on the Collection Trust website).This work supports venues displaying and/or storing items in meeting the conditions outlined in Annex D, E and F of the Government Indemnity Scheme Guidelines ### Lot Information Lot 1 Framework Agreement of up to 10 Suppliers to perform risk assessments and advise on venue's security for receiving exhibits on loan. The reviews and any supporting advice must be tailored, risk-based, and proportionate in accordance with Arts Council England security resources (available on the Collection Trust website).This work supports venues displaying and/or storing items in meeting the conditions outlined in Annex D, E and F of the Government Indemnity Scheme Guidelines. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SUJ4VZMGSC Options: There shall be options to extend the framework for up to 2 additional periods 12 month up to a maximum framework term of 48 months. Renewal: Retendering of requirements is envisaged to take place between 2026 and 2028 dependent whether contract extension options are taken up. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032054-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 May 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 2028 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £370,000 | | Lots value | £370,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £370,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 1FN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | ACANTHURUS; CORPS SECURITY; DESIGN SECURITY; IAN JOHNSON ASSOCIATES; NIGEL COOK CONSULTING; THE KEYHOLDING; TRIDENT MANOR | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79700000 - Investigation and security services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2025 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032054-2025 - 20 Jan 2025 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001956-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.artscouncil.org.uk - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=958548176 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SUJ4VZMGSC - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Investigation-and-security-services./SUJ4VZMGSC ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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