Published date: 22 March 2024
Last edited date: 25 April 2024
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Contract summary
Industry
Security services - 79710000
Location of contract
NN1 1ED
Value of contract
£0 to £32,248,000
Procurement reference
IT-493-315-WNC00000315
Published date
22 March 2024
Closing date
2 May 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
18 November 2024
Contract end date
17 November 2027
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?
No
Description
West Northamptonshire Council wishes to appoint Framework Providers in 4 Lots to provide a range of Security Services.
West Northamptonshire is in the East Midlands with a population of around 425,700 covering an area of 531.79 sq. miles (1,377.3 km2.) West Northamptonshire Council is committed to protecting staff and both our occupied and vacant estates.
Formed in 2021, West Northamptonshire Council is responsible for half of Northamptonshire and covers the former authority areas of Daventry, South Northamptonshire, Northampton, and the responsibilities of Northamptonshire County Council. Its functions include Waste Collection, Regeneration, Museums, Planning, Social Services, Education and Library services.
West Northamptonshire Council are inviting the security industry to work on a solution that matches with the organisational THRIVE Ambitions. These Ambitions can be found here: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/corporate-plan/our-vision
The framework is split into four lots:
o Lot 1 - Core Security Guarding Service
1 supplier awarded the contract - Direct award call off
o Lot 2 - Ad hoc Security Guarding Services
multiple suppliers on a call off basis via a further competition.
o Lot 3 - Security Electronics and Installations
multiple suppliers on a call off basis via a further competition.
o Lot 4 - Out of Hours Services, Monitoring and Maintenance
1 supplier awarded the contract - Direct award call off
Suppliers can tender for one or more lots.
There will be no guarantee of work or volume of work to be given under this framework.
Total contract value = ?32,248,000
By way of access agreement, this framework is open to current and new Authority customers seeking to utilise the Authority's frameworks on an independent third-party basis including:
o partners and other organisations delegating services and or functions to the Authority;
o any city, district, borough or other local authority within the county of Northamptonshire;
o any companies or organisations set up by participants in the Authority;
o any school, academy, university or other educational establishment within the county of Northamptonshire; and
o any Public Body outlined in either Part I or Part II of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) (Public Bodies) Order 1972. Details of which can be found at http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/853/made.
Access to this framework by such bodies shall be solely controlled and managed by the Authority, and the successful Potential Supplier(s) shall not accept any instructions under this framework other than from the Authority.
Organisations who wish to award a contract under this framework:
o must first sign an access agreement (provided by the Authority's Procurement Team) and will incur a fee of 0.5% of the services provided under the Framework.
o are solely responsible for the manag...
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West Northamptonshire Council wishes to appoint Framework Providers in 4 Lots to provide a range of Security Services.
West Northamptonshire is in the East Midlands with a population of around 425,700 covering an area of 531.79 sq. miles (1,377.3 km2.) West Northamptonshire Council is committed to protecting staff and both our occupied and vacant estates.
Formed in 2021, West Northamptonshire Council is responsible for half of Northamptonshire and covers the former authority areas of Daventry, South Northamptonshire, Northampton, and the responsibilities of Northamptonshire County Council. Its functions include Waste Collection, Regeneration, Museums, Planning, Social Services, Education and Library services.
West Northamptonshire Council are inviting the security industry to work on a solution that matches with the organisational THRIVE Ambitions. These Ambitions can be found here: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/corporate-plan/our-vision
The framework is split into four lots:
o Lot 1 - Core Security Guarding Service
1 supplier awarded the contract - Direct award call off
o Lot 2 - Ad hoc Security Guarding Services
multiple suppliers on a call off basis via a further competition.
o Lot 3 - Security Electronics and Installations
multiple suppliers on a call off basis via a further competition.
o Lot 4 - Out of Hours Services, Monitoring and Maintenance
1 supplier awarded the contract - Direct award call off
Suppliers can tender for one or more lots.
There will be no guarantee of work or volume of work to be given under this framework.
Total contract value = ?32,248,000
By way of access agreement, this framework is open to current and new Authority customers seeking to utilise the Authority's frameworks on an independent third-party basis including:
o partners and other organisations delegating services and or functions to the Authority;
o any city, district, borough or other local authority within the county of Northamptonshire;
o any companies or organisations set up by participants in the Authority;
o any school, academy, university or other educational establishment within the county of Northamptonshire; and
o any Public Body outlined in either Part I or Part II of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) (Public Bodies) Order 1972. Details of which can be found at http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/853/made.
Access to this framework by such bodies shall be solely controlled and managed by the Authority, and the successful Potential Supplier(s) shall not accept any instructions under this framework other than from the Authority.
Organisations who wish to award a contract under this framework:
o must first sign an access agreement (provided by the Authority's Procurement Team) and will incur a fee of 0.5% of the services provided under the Framework.
o are solely responsible for the management of this framework. The Authority's Procurement Team will not contract manage on behalf of any organisation calling off the framework;
o must award the contract in line with the terms of the framework;
o are responsible for issuing a Contract Award Notice via the Contracts Finder and Find a Tender websites (where applicable).
Potential Suppliers must be able to promptly provide appropriate evidence of the value of business conducted against the framework at any point during the term of the framework to allow the Authority to calculate rebate values. This data must include:
o contract titles and numbers per Organisation accessing the framework;
o period covered by the rebate payment;
o and value of business on which the rebate is calculated.
Variant bids not offered.
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply
to this opportunity.
The Authority proposes to establish a framework agreement across four (4) lots for a fixed period of 48 months. The framework start date will be 18 November 2024.
The Authority proposes to enter into one (1) contract for Lot 1 for an initial period of 36 months with the preferred Potential Supplier, with an option to extend for a further 12 months making 48 months in total.
The Authority proposes to call off via mini competition for Lot 2 for individual requirements and proposes to enter into a contract with the preferred Potential Supplier(s) for the required period of time to deliver the requirement(s).
The Authority proposes to call off via mini competition for Lot 3 for individual requirements and proposes to enter into a contract with the preferred Potential Supplier(s) for the required period of time to deliver the requirement(s).
The Authority proposes to enter into one (1) contract for Lot 4 for an initial period of 36 months with the preferred Potential Supplier, with an option to extend for a further 12 months making 48 months in total.
If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with In-Tend Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register.
Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home
Tenders must be returned via the Portal.
The tender return date is midday on Friday 26th April 2024. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.
Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes
About the buyer
Contact name
WNC Procurement Team
Address
Angel Street
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN1 1ED
United Kingdom
Telephone
0300 126 7000
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