Security and Manned Guarding

INTRODUCTION Avison Young (AY) on behalf of GLA Land and Property Limited (GLAP) and TfL would like to invite you to express an interest in the above-referenced opportunity. The principal objective of the Security and Manned Guarding contract for the Greater London Authority (GLA) estate is to ensure the properties under management are fit for purpose and to raise standards and add value through continuous improvement across the portfolio through an efficient, effective and proactive approach to the Security and Manned Guarding services and effective management of associated reactive and periodic works and problem solving. The intention to award each of the Security and Manned Guarding contract to a single provider The GLA and its wholly owned subsidiary GLAP operates a diverse property portfolio. The GLA's Estates Management function is responsible for managing a portfolio of circa 650 hectares (ha) of land and properties across London GLAP has extensive land and property holdings including infra-structure such as roads, parks and external common areas together with development sites and other commercial, residential and leisure premises and services providers are required to support the management of the estate. The Security and Manned Guarding services will be delivered through a suite of Contract for Services, for a period of 2 years, with an option to extend by up to a further 2 years in 1 year increments (the "Project"). The principal aim of this Project is to facilitate a planned and reactive Security and Manned Guarding contract and related services across the GLAP Estate in a manner that is: • more economic than the existing supply chain arrangements • straightforward and flexible to operate • aligned to new GLAP and TfL structure but flexible enough to adapt to changing circumstances over their life • focussed on quality, on-time delivery of periodic and reactive works and high levels of contract management and service delivery • simple to operate for both client and contractors • collaborative in approach GLAP is looking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated team with appropriate experience to support on delivering the listed services. GLA wish to adhere to the Mayor of London's policy of supporting SMEs, local companies, and communities where possible. THE SERVICES The security and manned guarding comprise of the following services: Manned Guarding a) Manned Guarding b) Ad hoc Services; c) Access control duties; d) Reception duties; e) Monitor deliveries etc. to and from the Sites; f) Responding to or suspected incidents; g) Intruder control; h) Car park management; i) Monitoring of Security systems installed at the Sites; j) Patrolling the Sites; k) Health, Fire Safety Management. l) Officers must be trained in in dealing with patients with mental health issues at St. Anns Hospital On Site CCTV Monitoring a) CCTV Monitoring by the on-site security team Mobile Patrols a) Mobile security patrols Lock and Unlock of Gates a) Mobile lock and unlock of gates at pre-determined times THE LOCATIONS Security and Manned Guarding Services are required at 23 locations: 1. Silvertown Dock/Millennium Mills (STQ), Gate 119 Connaught Bridge, E16 2BU 2. LSIP, Choats Road, RM9 6RJ 3. St Anns Hospital, St Anns Road, N15 3TH 4. Thames Barrier Park, North Woolwich Road, E16 2HP 5. RAD (Royals Business Park), Dockside Road, E16 2QD 6. Armada 2, Atlantis Avenue, E16 2BF 7. Armada Green, Gallions 3, Magellan Boulevard, E16 2BF 8. Albert Island, North Woolwich Manorway, E16 2QY 9. Charles Street, North Woolwich Road, E16 2BS 10. Georges Diner, 361-363 North Woolwich Road, E16 2BS 11. Graving Dock Tavern, 353 North Woolwich Road, E16 2BS 12. Landmark/Tidal Basin/Crystal Gardens, Tidal Basin Rd/Dock Rd, E16 1AD 13. RAD (Royals Business Park), Millman Road (APB Phase 2), E6 5NE 14. 1-3 salamons Way, Salamons Way, RM13 9UL 15. Beam Reach 5, Consul Avenue, RM13 8GJ 16. Beam Reach 6, Courier Road, RM13 8EU 17. Beam Reach 8, Ferry Lane(South), RM13 9JY 18. Beam Park 1, 2, 3 & 4, Kent Avenue, RM9 6SA 19. Chequers Corner, New Road, RM9 9NH 20. Wildspace, 16 Lampson Road, RM13 9YY 21. Chequers Lane/Choats Road/Perry Rd, Chequers Lane Etc, RM9 6SA 22. Surface Water Over Pumping Station, Choats Road, RM9 RJ 23. Manor Road Retail Park, 300 Manor Road, E16 4PA PROCUREMENT APPROACH AY, GLAP and TfL is considering the most appropriate packaging and procurement strategy to ensure the best value delivery solution is adopted. The procurement exercise will be issued though a restricted procedure. The procurement exercise will involve a 2-stage process: Stage one a selection questionnaire will be issued to those service providers who express an interest in this tender opportunity. Stage two an invitation to Tender will be issued to those successful bidders following evaluation of the selection questionnaire. The expected date for Contract Award is anticipated to be December 2022. Full details of the procurement programme will be provided in the Invitation to Tender documents. Avison Young will be providing the procurement management and co-ordinating role for TfL and the GLA and Avison Young will be the main point of contact for all matters relating to the procurement process. PROJECT TIMESCALES It is anticipated that the contract will commence following award for an initial period of approximately of 24 months. There will be an option to extend the contract beyond the initial period by up to a further 24 months in 12 month increments. The closing date for Expression of Interests is 2pm Tuesday, 22nd February 2022. This opportunity will provide a shortlist of companies who are pre-qualified to bid for the future procurement processes associated with this opportunity. If your company is interested in becoming shortlisted, please express your interest on Medius by following the link below: http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/TYYp2 Additional information: Once you have registered your interest in this opportunity, within 24 hours you will be issued with the Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ). The deadline to return the MSQ is 2pm on Tuesday, 1st March 2022.