DR4907 Security Services Framework Agreement

Tender description

Contract Title: DR4907 – Security Services Framework Agreement The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) is seeking expressions of interest from interested organisations for the above services and / or goods. Description: This framework is for a range of security services required by the Council to meet its requirement for security personnel and repairs and maintenance of its security equipment. Call-offs from this framework will be on ad-hoc basis as the requirements arise. The framework is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 - Manned Guarding, Key holding and Mobile Patrol £1m Lot 2 - Event Security £185k Lot 3 - Live-in Guardian £NIL Lot 4 - Installation and Maintenance of Building Security Systems £200k Lot 5 - Locksmith Services £25k Lot 6 - Building Hoarding £35k Tender may be submitted for one or more lots. Tenderers must bid for all services within individual lot or any multiple lots being tendered in order for their bid to be considered. The Council envisage inviting to tender the five (5) highest scoring bidders for each lot. After evaluating the invitation to tender submissions, the Council envisage appointing the three (3) highest scoring bidders for each lot where sufficient bids which meet the contract requirements are received. Call off from the framework will be on ad-hoc basis as the requirement arises. The successful bidders will be ranked in result order from the tender for each lot. For each work package the Council will approach the number one ranked supplier. If they are unavailable to perform the work then the second ranked supplier will be approached and so on. Occasionally, the Council may also use the eAuction process in conducting a mini-competition. Invitation to participate in the eAuction will be sent to all suppliers on the framework at least two working days prior to the auction. The Council is committed to improving the quality of life for both residents and businesses within Tower Hamlets. In line with The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the authority will consider how this procurement might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the relevant area. In order to achieve this, it is our objective to work with existing and future contractors to secure an appropriate level of community benefits through the procurement process. Detailed guidance and minimum levels of the economic and community benefit applicable to this tender will be available within the tender documentation. The anticipated contract start date is: Wednesday, 01 June 2016 The estimated value of the contract is: £1,445,000 Per Annum For a period of: 48 months Organisations wishing to express their interest are requested to register on the London Tenders Portal (www.londontenders.org) where the tender documentation will be available for download. You may be required to complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). Organisations must ensure that access to the system is available to their representatives dealing with the contract. The council will not be liable for the lack of delegated access within the organisation and will not send any documentation regarding the contract, which shall be exclusively available through the portal. Tenderers are responsible for allowing sufficient time to submit their ITT/PQQ. The Council accepts no liability whatsoever for ITT/PQQs that are not submitted due to internet connectivity issues, transmission delays or errors. Deadline for expression of interest and / or return of quotation is: Monday, 08 February 2016 at 12:00 Noon LBTH is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a supporter of Ethical Governance, our protocol can be found here along with Guidance to Suppliers and Providers. Or via: http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/ LBTH does not undertake to invite all applicants or bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender. LBTH will not be liable for any costs incurred in tendering for this contract. If you require any further information please contact: The Category Manager at: procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk Keywords: security