WNC Security Services Framework

West Northamptonshire Council wishes to appoint Framework Providers in 4 Lots to provide a range of Security Services.

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

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.

Additional information: Lots 1, 2 and 3 were awarded. Lot 4 was abandoned and is in the process of being re-procured.