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title: "Void Property Protection"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000699146"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-21"
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# Void Property Protection

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000699146

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by South Lanarkshire Council, pertains to the contract titled "Void Property Protection" within the Construction and Housing and Community Amenities sectors. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, with the current stage being the Award phase. The contract was signed on 25 May 2022 and is valued at £400,000. This initiative is centred in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, with the previous contract set to expire on 31 July 2022, highlighting the urgency and importance of securing a service provider to ensure vacant properties are protected against vandalism and trespass.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in property security and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in providing temporary shuttering solutions. Companies with capabilities in construction, facilities management, or security services would be well-positioned to compete. The use of a collaborative framework allows for streamlined access to contract awards, thus providing an advantageous environment for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to grow their market presence in the region.

## Notice

The Council has an ongoing requirement to appoint a contract contractor to secure vacant housing properties by installing temporary shuttering to prevent trespass, vandalism and theft across South Lanarkshire. The contractor will also require to maintain and monitor the equipment used to ensure that it is maintained in good working order to be able to remove the shuttering when instructed. The current contract is due to expire on 31 July 2022. The contract requires to be replaced with a legally compliant contract that will deliver the same or enhanced service levels and efficiencies as there is an ongoing requirement to secure vacant housing properties.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council's Procurement Service identified a suitable and accessible collaborative Framework as follows: Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) Framework V7 Vacant Property Protection, Clearance, Cleaning and Maintenance Period - 1 July 2018 - 30 June 2022 The SPA Framework provides vacant property security to prevent trespass, vandalism and theft of materials and equipment as well as the services listed below: The Framework detailed above is compliant with UK procurement legislation and allows members to select a suitable contractor via a Direct Award or a Mini Competition from those appointed within the relevant lots of the Frameworks. All contractors have been assessed under the the appointment process conducted by LHC. The LHC (SPA) contract documents state that "when choosing the Direct Award Procedure and where the LHC Client considers it appropriate to do so, it may award a Project to the first-ranked Appointed Company in the Lot". South Lanarkshire Council made the decision to Direct Award from the above mentioned framework to Orbis Protect as they are ranked 1st out of the 3 contractors 'Part A Property Protection' on the V7 - Vacant Property Protection, Clearance, Cleaning and Maintenance Framework Agreement based on price and quality in the tender evaluation conducted by LHC for their appointment to the Framework.. The contract awarded from this procurement exercise is for a 4 year term with no extension available. Community Benefits will be secured under the LHC Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454387 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORBIS PROTECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454387

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454387
  Void Property Protection - The Council has an ongoing requirement to appoint a contract contractor to secure vacant housing properties by installing temporary shuttering to prevent trespass, vandalism and theft across South Lanarkshire. The contractor will also require to maintain and monitor the equipment used to ensure that it is maintained in good working order to be able to remove the shuttering when instructed. The current contract is due to expire on 31 July 2022. The contract requires to be replaced with a legally compliant contract that will deliver the same or enhanced service levels and efficiencies as there is an ongoing requirement to secure vacant housing properties.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000699146

## Provenance

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