Published date: 28 January 2025

Last edited date: 28 January 2025

This notice was replaced on 8 April 2025

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 8 April 2025)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Security services - 79710000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£0 to £50,000

Procurement reference

OPEN202565

Published date

28 January 2025

Closing date

20 February 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Council require a sole Provider to manage and provide Security services for the Hub located within Durham City Centre. The aim of the Hub is to provide a safe refuge, support, and guardianship to women. It also provides services, support and assistance to anyone in a position of fear, distress and vulnerability within the night time economy. The provision of security is required to safeguard staff and users of the service within the stationary access point.

1 SIA Registered personnel will be required each Saturday night between 21:00PM - 03:00AM and Wednesday evenings between 21:00PM - 03:00AM (Wednesday are during University Term Time only). Please note these times are subject to change and other days/times may be required and will be requested in writing by the Contract Manager, with a minimum of 7 days notice.

Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at open-uk.org and using reference OPEN202565

More information

Additional text

Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at open-uk.org and using reference OPEN202565

About the buyer

Contact name

Zoe Embleton

Address

County Hall
DURHAM
DH15UQ
England

Email

zoe.embleton@durham.gov.uk