--- title: "Manned Security Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781349" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781349" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000781349.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000781349.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-08" --- # Manned Security Service Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781349 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781349) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000781349.json) ## Summary The contracting process for the provision of a Manned Security Service was initiated by East Ayrshire Council, based in Kilmarnock, UK. This procurement covers services related to security, including keyholding, for council properties. The procurement stage has progressed through the planning, tender, and is now in the award stage, with the contract being marked as complete as of 8th May 2025. This open procedure offered service contracts primarily within the region of East Ayrshire. Initial expressions of interest were due by 14 March 2025, with the subsequent deadline for tender submissions extended to 18th March 2025. The award was finalised with Chase Services Group Ltd, following an open procurement method, and the contract, valued at £2,663,000, was signed on 28th April 2025. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the security industry, particularly those that specialise in versatile security solutions able to meet both scheduled and emergency requirements. Chase Services Group Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, has been successful in this competition, indicating that SMEs with expertise in mobile and static property-based security services, keyholding, and quick response capabilities are well-placed to compete for similar contracts. The contract's two-year duration with extension options offers the potential for stable business growth and continuity. This contract and similar ones can offer local businesses a platform to expand their service portfolio, engage in larger-scale projects, and foster long-term partnerships with regional authorities like East Ayrshire Council. ## Notice Provision of a Manned Security Service, including keyholding. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The service will comprise of both planned and response security services, covering a Manned Security Service to Council Properties where the Council has a duty to maintain and keep secure and where a physical presence is deemed required. The scope of the services comprises of the provision of manned security (both mobile 'route-based' and static 'property-based'), keyholding response services and reactive 'ad-hoc' emergency call-out guarding. The number and value of orders placed fluctuates both annually and on a monthly basis, dependent on the requirements of the Council. The contract will be for a period of 2 years with 2 x 1-year extension options. It should be noted that TUPE may be applicable to this contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529876 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | 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 | 8 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,663,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA3 7BU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CHASE SERVICES GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services - 79713000 - Guard services - 79715000 - Patrol services ## Release History - 8 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529876 - 14 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526029 - 17 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524093 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524093 Manned Security Service - Provision of a Manned Security Service, including keyholding. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529876 Manned Security Service - Provision of a Manned Security Service, including keyholding. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781349 - https://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/policy/ProcurementReform/implementEUDirProcRef - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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