Published date: 13 February 2025

Last edited date: 19 March 2025

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: 3 April 2025, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Security services - 79710000

  • Guard services - 79713000

  • Patrol services - 79715000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£8,198,803

Procurement reference

CORNWALL001-DN715931-96927875

Published date

13 February 2025

Closing date

3 April 2025

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 October 2025

Contract end date

30 September 2031

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Tenders are invited from providers with the relevant experience and ability for The Provision of Security and Concierge Services to Emergency and Temporary Accommodation Sites contract. Cornwall Council is seeking a suitably qualified provider to deliver Security Services across various sites supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping, or at risk of rough sleeping. The contract is for an initial three (3) years with an option for extending the term for a further three (3) years.

This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Open Tender procedure.

This contract presents an opportunity to contribute to community safety while supporting some of the most vulnerable individuals in Cornwall. The Security Service will range from 24/7 on-site provision at high-support locations to a peripatetic service for lower-support sites.

The aims and objectives include:

• Provide a safe, welcoming, and sustainable environment to help service users sustain their occupation and access support towards independent living.
• Offer a flexible and responsive approach, adapting security levels to match site and resident needs, including emergency interventions.
• Scale provision up or down as required, in coordination with site management and commissioners.
• Maintain an unobtrusive presence, ensuring residents can live without unnecessary interference.
• Add social value by reducing anti-social behaviour, complaints, and demand on emergency services.

Key Responsibilities include:
• Site Security & Access Control - mobile and static patrolling, securing premises, and monitoring entry points.
• Incident Response & Risk Management - Handling security incidents and safeguarding residents.
• CCTV & Surveillance - Monitoring and responding to security threats.
• Supportive Engagement - Providing a visible presence to reassure residents and the local community.
• Naloxone Administration - Delivering life-saving intervention in opioid overdose situations.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

The Provision of Security and Concierge Services to Emergency and Temporary Accommodation Sites

  • Opportunity
  • Published 13 February 2025, last edited 14 February 2025

Links

About the buyer

Contact name

Andrew Trout

Address

County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
TR1 3AY
England

Telephone

+44 1872

Email

Andrew.Trout@cornwall.gov.uk

Website

http://www.cornwall.gov.uk