347_18 Security Services

Tender description

A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK can obtain the services of security personnel for a given period, to undertake duties including key holding, unlocking, static and mobile guarding of sites and premises, escorting of vulnerable persons, front line entrance supervision and general security / stewarding tasks. Lot 1: East Midlands Lot 2: West Midlands Lot 3: East of England Lot 4: South East Lot 5: South West Lot 6: North West Lot 7: North East Lot 8: Yorkshire & the Humber Lot 9: London Lot 10: Scotland Lot 11: Wales Lot 12: Northern Ireland The Framework Agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call-off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire and Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To tender: a) go to www.eastmidstenders.org b) register; c) search for tender opportunity "347_18"; d) express an interest; e) download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 Midday, 16/07/2018