--- title: "Emergency Security Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-07" --- # Emergency Security Services Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfb.json) ## Summary Westminster City Council is planning a procurement process for "Emergency Security Services" under the industry category of security services (CPV: 79710000). This planned tender aims to recommission security services for rough sleepers within the borough, ensuring the provision of high-quality, value-for-money services. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with responses to a Market Sounding Questionnaire needed by 26th February 2025 and clarification questions due by 18th February 2025. This initiative will contribute to maintaining safety and security in allocated emergency accommodations, with a contract value estimated at GBP 3,000,000. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those experienced in managing environments housing individuals with severe and multiple disadvantages. Companies capable of providing trained and licensed security personnel and adept at managing risks and behaviours will find this project aligns well with their expertise. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in the market sounding process to better prepare for the upcoming competitive tender, fostering potential growth through collaboration with Westminster City Council. ## Notice The purpose of the market sounding questionnaire is to gain insight into the market for Emergency Security Services to understand the level of interest and capacity of the market in relation to this future opportunity. This Market Sounding Questionnaire is not a call for tenders or a pre-qualification exercise. This questionnaire will not form part of the formal procurement process. All responses are to be submitted via Jaggaer (online procurement portal ref: PQQ: SQ_30066 - Emergency Security Services (RFI)) no later than Wednesday 26th February 2025. Last day for submitting clarification questions will be the 18th February 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 WCC have existing contracts in place for both Emergency Hotel and Security Services. These contracts expire on the 31st March 2025 but will be extended to the 30th June 2025 to allow for the completion of a competitive tender process. WCC is looking to recommission this service to continue fulfilling requirements to deliver provision for rough sleepers within the borough, whilst deriving value for money and maintaining current high-quality standards. The security operative service should entail the deployment of trained and licensed security professionals to ensure the safety and security of client's premises, assets & personnel. Security personnel will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment within the hotels they are assigned to. They would work in coordination with other services Westminster City council contracts with for example, accommodation providers such as hotels and support providers. It is essential that the security operative service has awareness and experience with the clientele group that will be utilising hotel bed spaces. The client group includes street homeless people that require a short-term safe space and period of stabilisation prior to or alongside moving on to greater independence. This can often include clients experiencing Severe and Multiple Disadvantages with a history of trauma who require a psychologically informed environment. The expected approach will need to manage risk and behaviour which will rely on critical leadership and excellent communication skills, with a skilled team knowledgeable in managing risk. The volume of beds and subsequent number of hours of security required will vary considerably and as such Westminster cannot guarantee a minimum or maximum level of hours, as on occasions there will be zero (0) hours required. It is critical that the security operative service fully understands this and manages the expectations of their security professionals accordingly. The full scope of services required are included in the questionnaire, the high level requirements will include but are not be limited to the following: : The Service Provider shall have the following responsibilities: * Surveillance and Monitoring: * Physical Security: * Provide effective emergency response: * Access Control: * Customer Services: * Reporting and Documentation: * Collaboration and Communication: The full scope of services required are included in the questionnaire. Additional information: This PIN is our intention to commence market engagement with new and existing interested parties for the provision of the Emergency Security services. This is not a call for tenders or a pre-qualification exercise. The purpose of the market sounding questionnaire is to gain insight into the market for Emergency Security Services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004248-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | SW1 6QP | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 7 Feb 2025 at 16:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004248-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.westminster.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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