Published date: 11 July 2023

This notice was replaced on 11 July 2023

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

Awarded contract (published 12 July 2024)

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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Public security services - 75241000

  • Security services - 79710000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£550,000

Procurement reference

DCH001-DN678825-47187699

Published date

11 July 2023

Closing date

10 August 2023

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

1 November 2023

Contract end date

30 September 2027

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?

Yes


Description

LiveWest are looking for bids from SIA Approved or equivalent Providers for the delivery of Concierge and Security Services in its young people accommodation-based services known as a Foyer.

Annually, an estimated 5426 security officer hours are required.
LiveWest provides accommodation and support services to young people aged 16 to 25 years old herein referred to as residents in the Foyer in this tender. Our residents have often faced trauma as children and experienced homelessness or been at risk of homelessness and have diverse strengths needs and aspirations. We offer a safe and secure home to help them develop their confidence and resilience through a wide range of opportunities. We support our residents to create a personalised support or action plan that recognises their strengths and talents as well as their needs.

Our aim at LiveWest is to see residents build their skills learn to take responsibility for their own lives and understand how to be a good neighbour and be responsible for their home. The provision of effective Concierge and Security Services within our Foyer outside of normal LiveWest office hours are an important aspect of our service offer. It is important to note that some residents are children 1617 year old and therefore the Foyer will be regulated by Ofsted.

Livewests detailed requirements are defined within the specification document.

It is expected that the contract duration will be for up to 4 years.


About the buyer

Contact name

Abbi Staples

Address

1 Wellington Way
Skypark Business Park
Exeter
EX5 2FZ
England

Telephone

+44 1392302492

Email

abbi.staples@livewest.co.uk

Website

https://www.livewest.co.uk/