Published date: 30 September 2019

This notice was replaced on 8 January 2020

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

Awarded contract (published 8 January 2020)

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

  • Security services - 79710000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£90,000

Procurement reference

SWALE001-DN436702-25353213

Published date

30 September 2019

Closing date

31 October 2019

Contract start date

2 January 2020

Contract end date

31 December 2023

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

Swale Borough Council is looking to appoint a security company to provide an SIA presence at Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne for a period of three years. Ref: PSSC039 / A560.

The contract is planned to commence January 2020.

Tenderer/s who submits the Most Economically Advantageous Tender, (MEAT) and who has the experience and relevant qualifications / accreditations will be awarded the contract.

Any personnel supplied must be specifically trained in dealing with customers with potentially complex issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, mental health issues and issues arising from homelessness. They will be expected to provide support to staff working in reception and dealing with customers displaying aggressive or otherwise unacceptable behaviour. This may be by responding to a member of staff activating a panic alarm or otherwise requesting support. In certain circumstances, they will be required to ensure that a violent or aggressive person vacates the building, or if not safe to do so, contact the police.

Expressions of Interest and Invitation to Tender (I.T.T.) must be submitted / uploaded on the e-tendering portal.

The closing date for submission of Tenders is 31/10/2019 13:00.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Charlotte Knowles

Address

Swale House
East Street
Sittingbourne
ME10 3HT
England

Telephone

+44 1795417584

Email

charlotteknowles@swale.gov.uk

Website

http://www.swale.gov.uk/