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title: "Academies for Character & Excellence - Provision of Fire & Security Servicing & Maintenance"
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# Academies for Character & Excellence - Provision of Fire & Security Servicing & Maintenance

Buyer: ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER & EXCELLENCE: ACE (SECONDARY ACCT: PHP LAW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e710

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## Summary

The Academies for Character & Excellence, located in Totnes, UK, sought a contractor for the provision of fire and security servicing and maintenance across several schools within their trust. This public contract, classified under the security services industry category and valued at £400,000, was procured using the open procedure method and aligned with the legal framework of Directive 32014L0024. The procurement process reached the award stage, concluding on 1st September 2025, with key services including fire alarms, CCTV, and intruder alarms. The service locations include Somerset and Devon schools, with the contract covering all associated health and safety and legal requirements.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security and emergency services looking to expand their reach within educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in fire safety systems, access control, and security equipment would particularly benefit from engaging in such tenders. The opportunity to provide services to a consortium of schools contributes to long-term business growth and stability, aided by the potential for optional extensions to the contract, ensuring ongoing partnership and collaboration with the Academies for Character & Excellence Trust.

## Notice

The Contractor will be responsible for delivering the following Fire and Security Servicing to the Trust: which includes the following: a. Fire Alarms b. Fire Extinguishers & Hoses c. Emergency Lighting d. Access Control e. CCTV f. Intruder Alarms g. Disabled Refuge

### Lot Information

Devon & Torbay

The Contractor will be responsible for delivering the following Fire and Security Servicing to the Trust: which includes the following: a. Fire Alarms b. Fire Extinguishers & Hoses c. Emergency Lighting d. Access Control e. CCTV f. Intruder Alarms g. Disabled Refuge Remedial Works (included in contract but the Trust reserve the right to award such works to other Contractors and therefore these works are not guaranteed). With a view to achieving a smooth and effective service for pupils and staff, the Successful Contractor shall ensure that they: a. Have the technical and relevant experience to deliver the Fire and Security Servicing provision to the Trust, whilst demonstrating value for money. b. Appoint a competent person to take managerial control. c. Maintain a safe and healthy environment on school premises concerning the delivery of the Fire and Security Servicing. d. Develop a robust scheme for managing, controlling and/or preventing the risk of fire on school premises, ensuring all works are carried out for all sites by a competent person. e. Implement a system of checks to ensure the effectiveness of the controls and other activities. f. Ensure all fire systems are maintained in accordance with current guidelines and all maintenance and other such work be undertaken by suitably competent persons. g. Demonstrate the ability to deliver the services required in a flexible manner, as to cause minimum disruption to pupils, staff and the day-to-day operations of the school. h. Adhere to all legal and statutory regulations and guidance to ensure compliance and ensure the delivery of services is at the desired level to meet requirements. i. Establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the service with the Trust. j. Actively manage the resulting contract including contract review meetings, overall performance of the contract, and management of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and Service Level Agreement (SLA). k. Hold records of all relevant activity, retained for a minimum of 5 years. l. Be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. Schools in Lot 2: Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School Brixham Church of England Primary School Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Galmpton Church of England Primary School Newtown Primary School Shaldon Primary School St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Torre Church of England Academy St John's Church of England Primary School Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School

Options: To add additional schools that join the Trust

Renewal: option of 2 further 1 year extensions (3+1+1)

All Schools

The Contractor will be responsible for delivering the following Fire and Security Servicing to the Trust: which includes the following: a. Fire Alarms b. Fire Extinguishers & Hoses c. Emergency Lighting d. Access Control e. CCTV f. Intruder Alarms g. Disabled Refuge Remedial Works (included in contract but the Trust reserve the right to award such works to other Contractors and therefore these works are not guaranteed). With a view to achieving a smooth and effective service for pupils and staff, the Successful Contractor shall ensure that they: a. Have the technical and relevant experience to deliver the Fire and Security Servicing provision to the Trust, whilst demonstrating value for money. b. Appoint a competent person to take managerial control. c. Maintain a safe and healthy environment on school premises concerning the delivery of the Fire and Security Servicing. d. Develop a robust scheme for managing, controlling and/or preventing the risk of fire on school premises, ensuring all works are carried out for all sites by a competent person. e. Implement a system of checks to ensure the effectiveness of the controls and other activities. f. Ensure all fire systems are maintained in accordance with current guidelines and all maintenance and other such work be undertaken by suitably competent persons. g. Demonstrate the ability to deliver the services required in a flexible manner, as to cause minimum disruption to pupils, staff and the day-to-day operations of the school. h. Adhere to all legal and statutory regulations and guidance to ensure compliance and ensure the delivery of services is at the desired level to meet requirements. i. Establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the service with the Trust. j. Actively manage the resulting contract including contract review meetings, overall performance of the contract, and management of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and Service Level Agreement (SLA). k. Hold records of all relevant activity, retained for a minimum of 5 years. l. Be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. Schools in Lot 3: Ashill Community Primary School Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School Castle Cary Community Primary School Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Stockland Church of England Primary Academy The Hayloft Winsham Primary School Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School Brixham Church of England Primary School Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Galmpton Church of England Primary School Newtown Primary School Shaldon Primary School St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Torre Church of England Academy St John's Church of England Primary School Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School

Options: To add schools who join the Trust

Renewal: option of 2 further 1 year extensions (3+1+1)

Somerset

The Contractor will be responsible for delivering the following Fire and Security Servicing to the Trust: which includes the following: a. Fire Alarms b. Fire Extinguishers & Hoses c. Emergency Lighting d. Access Control e. CCTV f. Intruder Alarms g. Disabled Refuge Remedial Works (included in contract but the Trust reserve the right to award such works to other Contractors and therefore these works are not guaranteed). With a view to achieving a smooth and effective service for pupils and staff, the Successful Contractor shall ensure that they: a. Have the technical and relevant experience to deliver the Fire and Security Servicing provision to the Trust, whilst demonstrating value for money. b. Appoint a competent person to take managerial control. c. Maintain a safe and healthy environment on school premises concerning the delivery of the Fire and Security Servicing. d. Develop a robust scheme for managing, controlling and/or preventing the risk of fire on school premises, ensuring all works are carried out for all sites by a competent person. e. Implement a system of checks to ensure the effectiveness of the controls and other activities. f. Ensure all fire systems are maintained in accordance with current guidelines and all maintenance and other such work be undertaken by suitably competent persons. g. Demonstrate the ability to deliver the services required in a flexible manner, as to cause minimum disruption to pupils, staff and the day-to-day operations of the school. h. Adhere to all legal and statutory regulations and guidance to ensure compliance and ensure the delivery of services is at the desired level to meet requirements. i. Establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the service with the Trust. j. Actively manage the resulting contract including contract review meetings, overall performance of the contract, and management of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and Service Level Agreement (SLA). k. Hold records of all relevant activity, retained for a minimum of 5 years. l. Be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. Schools in Lot 1: Ashill Community Primary School Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School Castle Cary Community Primary School Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Stockland Church of England Primary Academy The Hayloft Winsham Primary School

Options: To add additional schools that join the Trust

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions (3+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056306-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER & EXCELLENCE: ACE (SECONDARY ACCT: PHP LAW) |
| Additional buyers | ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER & EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Totnes |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England), TLK23 Somerset CC, TLK43 Devon CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 35125300 - Security cameras
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056306-2025
- 26 Mar 2025 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006908-2025
- 26 Mar 2025 at 15:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011365-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.acexcellence.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43240

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