Published date: 17 February 2017

Last edited date: 17 February 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 17 March 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Security services - 79710000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£180,000

Procurement reference

DN241170

Published date

17 February 2017

Closing date

17 March 2017

Contract start date

1 September 2017

Contract end date

31 August 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

In September 2017 Newark & Sherwood District Council will re-locate to new build Offices & Civic Suite close to Newark town centre. A number of partners have committed to co-locate to the new offices including the DWP. In preparation for the move the Council is seeking to appoint a suitably competent and qualified provider of security services to primarily manage the safety and security of public areas within the new building and the external perimeter during business hours. The security staff will be known as Customer Support Assistants and will provide a proactive presence in all public facing areas including providing a positive initial reception to clients, directional guidance and information on relevant Council policies. Companies with a demonstrable track record of providing security staff with experience of operating in similar customer-focused 'front-of-house' environments are invited to apply. The Contract is for a period of 3 years with the option of two annual extensions, subject at all times to satisfactory on-going performance. This Procurement will adhere to the regulations pertaining to the 'Light Touch Regime' as set out in Section 7 of The Public Contract Regulations 2015.

More information

Links

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To register an expression of interest and to access the tender document please click on the above link.

About the buyer

Address

Newark & Sherwood District Council
Kelham Hall
Newark
NG23 5QX
England

Email

john.king@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk