Awarded contract

Security and Concierge Services for Supported Accommodation Schemes 2024-2026

Details

Supplier(s)
Specialist Security Co.
Value
£4,252,116
Topic
Public security services
Published
7 January 2025

Tender description

Cardiff Council has a requirement for concierge style security contractors within the temporary supported accommodation units. It is proposed to offer this tender opportunity through an open procedure as a Framework Agreement and the Council is to appoint a single contractor that possess a valid Security Industry Authority licence/membership for all staff for the duration of the agreement. There will be eight Single Person Accommodation sites, three Managed Properties sites and two Family Accommodation sites that will be covered by this agreement. However, it must be noted, that throughout the duration of the framework arrangement’s locations may be added or removed subject to demand and need for security services. The Council reserves the right to also vary the number of guards required at each site: Lot 1: Cardiff Council has a requirement for concierge style security contractors within the temporary supported accommodation units. It is proposed to offer this tender opportunity through an open procedure as a Framework Agreement and the Council is to appoint a single contractor that possess a valid Security Industry Authority licence/membership for all staff for the duration of the agreement. There will be eight Single Person Accommodation sites, three Managed Properties sites and two Family Accommodation sites that will be covered by this agreement. However, it must be noted, that throughout the duration of the framework arrangement’s locations may be added or removed subject to demand and need for security services. The Council reserves the right to also vary the number of guards required at each site:

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date1 January 2025
  2. Completed: Award published7 January 2025
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About the buyer

Cardiff City Council is a local authority serving the Welsh capital, and lists its live tender opportunities on its own procurement portal. Suppliers register on Proactis, the council's online supplier system, before bidding for contracts. Cardiff City Council also runs a buyer profile on Sell2Wales, the Welsh Government's procurement portal for public bodies across Wales. A Premier Supplier Programme gives small, micro and individual businesses prompt payment on their invoices. Formal contract standing orders and procurement rules set out how the council runs its tenders. Invoices without a valid purchase order number go unpaid under the council's No PO No Pay policy.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Cardiff City Council's contract awards have been in construction work, transport equipment and architectural and engineering services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 75241000 · Public security services
  • 79710000 · Security services
  • 79713000 · Guard services
  • 79715000 · Patrol services

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