Security Services

{
  "id": "041951-2026",
  "tag": [
    "tender"
  ],
  "date": "2026-05-07T14:04:14+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-069369",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-UKPRN-10005972",
    "name": "Cheshire College South and West"
  },
  "tender": {
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-069369",
    "lots": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "value": {
          "amount": 210000,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 252000
        },
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "Service can be extended for up to two years if appropriate."
        },
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true
        },
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Contract Management",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
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                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "description": "Proposed management and supervisory structure for this site, including but not limited to, the frequency of visits of the Contract Manager.\nQuestion Weighting 5\nProposals for measuring and reporting the contract performance to the Client. Auditing frequency must be detailed. Demonstration of KPI's to be used specific to this contract. Details regarding how the audits are conducted and the technology used to report auditing to the client.\nQuestion Weighting  10\nReferencing your FE sector experience indicating institutions currently in contract requires minimum of 3 institutions with client feedback and company reference Tendering contractors will also need to provide a minimum of Five years FE sector experience.\t\nQuestion Weighting  80\t\nIndicate your businesses social value policy and implementation plan for our contract\nQuestion Weighting  5"
            },
            {
              "name": "Contract Price",
              "type": "price",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 30,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Service Delivery",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 10,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "description": "Proposed mobilisation plan and proposals for staff transfer, including but not limited to, timescales and responsibilities.\t\nQuestion Weighting 40\nHow does your proposal outline the introduction of modern technology solutions to enhance service delivery, improve accountability, and increase operational efficiency. By integrating advanced tools, particularly body-worn cameras to deliver a safer, more transparent, and data-driven service.\t\nQuestion Weighting  40\nAssignment Instructions Proposals including but not limited to examples of 'typical' current instructions used on similar contracts.\t  \nQuestion Weighting  20"
            },
            {
              "name": "Staffing",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 10,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "description": "Details of the training that will be undertaken for those staff on site with method of delivery, timescales and level of training to be provided. Details of levels of customer care accreditations achieved by staff. Full details regarding safeguarding and prevention processes and training provided must also be demonstrated. \t\t\t\t\t\nQuestion Weighting  40\nProposals for complying with DBS and SIA qualification requirements. Full details required on the supplier's vetting requirements, including but not limited to, the processes conducted, and the information provided to the client\t\t\t\t\t\nQuestion Weighting  30\nProposals for covering immediate absence and longer-term absence at this site demonstrating resources available ensuring the contract is fully staffed\t\t\nQuestion Weighting  30"
            }
          ]
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
          "maxExtentDate": "2031-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "selectionCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "type": "technical",
              "description": "SIA Membership"
            },
            {
              "description": "Suitably qualified security service providers. This information will be part of the expression of interest.",
              "forReduction": true
            }
          ]
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
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        "relatedLot": "1",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKC",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          },
          {
            "region": "UKD",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          },
          {
            "region": "UKE",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          },
          {
            "region": "UKF",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          },
          {
            "region": "UKG",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          },
          {
            "region": "UKH",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          },
          {
            "region": "UKI",
            "country": "GB",
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          },
          {
            "region": "UKJ",
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        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "79710000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Security services"
          }
        ]
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    ],
    "title": "Security Services",
    "value": {
      "amount": 210000,
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 252000
    },
    "status": "active",
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "conflictOfInterest",
        "description": "Not published",
        "documentType": "conflictOfInterest"
      },
      {
        "id": "041951-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041951-2026",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK4",
        "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "tenderNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-05-07T14:04:14+01:00"
      }
    ],
    "procedure": {
      "features": "Cheshire College South and West  Competitive Flexible Procurement Procedure\nPre-Procurement and Market Engagement\nThe college will undertake market engagement  this will determine the suitability of the tendering contractors we have choose 8 potential tendering contractors and asked them to submit an Expression of Interest the contractors will provide\nExpression of Interest Instructions \nBidders are requested to submit a 3-page Expression of Interest document detailing their relevant experience of the provision of security services of a similar nature. Bidders are restricted to using a maximum font size of 10pt but can select their own font type. The Expression of Interest document will attract 100% of the totals scoring for this EOI stage and will be evaluated against the below scoring criteria.\n9-10\tThe EOI response demonstrates an outstanding level of evidence of similar services. \n7-8\tThe EOI response demonstrates a very good level of evidence of similar services. \n5-6\tThe EOI response demonstrates a good level of evidence of similar services. \n3-4\tThe EOI response demonstrates an average level of evidence of similar services. \n0-2\tThe EOI response demonstrates a poor level of evidence of similar services.\n2. Publication of Tender Notice\nThe college publishes:\nA Tender Notice on My Tender which will detail the procurement documents conditions of participation award criteria procedure description which fully details the process, stages, scoring methodology in a fully transparent process\nSupplier Selection / Conditions of Participation\nFollowing the scoring of the EOI the tendering contractors will be required to submit a formal Invitation to Tender This stage assesses whether suppliers are capable and eligible. the college will check financial standing, technical capability experience and mandatory exclusions this will include pass/fail criteria, scored selection questions, minimum thresholds. \nSubmission Stage\nSuppliers submit Technical proposals, pricing, implementation plans, responses to award criteria The college will evaluates against published criteria. Following the scoring which is undertaken the produce the top 4 contractors following a MET scoring regime \nDialogue / Negotiation Stage\nThe college will engage with the 4 contractors in a structured dialogue the contractors will present their bids and explain their methodology, to explore innovation, social value and the delivery model. Notes of each interview will be recorded for audit the contractors will all have an equal opportunity in their bid presentation. This will allow the college to reassess the MET criteria from the scoring of the submission  \nDown-Selection \nThe college will reduce the 4 contractors to 2 the reduction will be made on the reassessment and clarifications from the bid presentation the contractors will be advised of the reduction in numbers at each stage the top 2 contractors will be invited to\nRevised Tenders / BAFO Stage\nThe college will invite revised tenders from the 2 remaining contractors  to provide their final submission and Best and Final Offer\nFinal Evaluation\nFinal submissions are evaluated against published award criteria and scoring methodology the evaluation and award will be the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT)\nContract Award Decision\nThe college finalises moderation, records evaluation rationale, approves award recommendation and will issue assessment summaries, contract award notice and standstill notifications  \nTender Award Criteria\t\t\nStaffing (10%)\t\nDetails of the training that will be undertaken for those staff on site with method of delivery, timescales and level of training to be provided. Details of levels of customer care accreditations achieved by staff. Full details regarding safeguarding and prevention processes and training provided must also be demonstrated. \t\t\t\t\t\nQuestion Weighting  40\nProposals for complying with DBS and SIA qualification requirements. Full details required on the supplier's vetting requirements, including but not limited to, the processes conducted, and the information provided to the client\t\t\t\t\t\nQuestion Weighting  30\nProposals for covering immediate absence and longer-term absence at this site demonstrating resources available ensuring the contract is fully staffed\t\t\nQuestion Weighting  30\nContract Management (50%)\t\nProposed management and supervisory structure for this site, including but not limited to, the frequency of visits of the Contract Manager.\nQuestion Weighting 5\nProposals for measuring and reporting the contract performance to the Client. Auditing frequency must be detailed. Demonstration of KPI's to be used specific to this contract. Details regarding how the audits are conducted and the technology used to report auditing to the client.\nQuestion Weighting  10\nReferencing your FE sector experience indicating institutions currently in contract requires minimum of 3 institutions with client feedback and company reference Tendering contractors will also need to provide a minimum of Five years FE sector experience.\t\nQuestion Weighting  80\t\nIndicate your businesses social value policy and implementation plan for our contract\nQuestion Weighting  5\nService Delivery (10%)\nProposed mobilisation plan and proposals for staff transfer, including but not limited to, timescales and responsibilities.\t\nQuestion Weighting 40\nHow does your proposal outline the introduction of modern technology solutions to enhance service delivery, improve accountability, and increase operational efficiency. By integrating advanced tools, particularly body-worn cameras to deliver a safer, more transparent, and data-driven service.\t\nQuestion Weighting  40\nAssignment Instructions Proposals including but not limited to examples of 'typical' current instructions used on similar contracts.\t  \nQuestion Weighting  20\t\t\nContract Price (30%)\tContract Price based on the 3-year duration"
    },
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "awardPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-08-14T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "description": "Cheshire College South and West invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for the provision of comprehensive security services.\nThe appointed contractor will be responsible for delivering an effective, efficient, and responsive security solution across all College campuses, including Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Chester, and Macclesfield. This will encompass the protection of campus grounds, buildings, and facilities, covering both internal and external areas.\nThe College is committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all students, staff, and visitors. Security services are integral to supporting safeguarding responsibilities, protecting College assets, and ensuring operational resilience.\nThe successful contractor will provide a professional, high-quality security service that aligns with and supports the College's pastoral safeguarding culture, while integrating effectively with its operational management structures",
    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "submissionTerms": {
      "languages": [
        "en"
      ],
      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
    },
    "procurementMethod": "selective",
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "www.ccsw.ac.uk",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure",
    "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2026-05-29T23:59:59+01:00"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-UKPRN-10005972",
      "name": "Cheshire College South and West",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKD62",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Crewe",
        "postalCode": "CW2 8AB",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Dane Bank Avenue"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.ccsw.ac.uk",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "10005972",
        "scheme": "GB-UKPRN"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Kyle Brick",
        "email": "kyle.brick@ccsw.ac.uk",
        "telephone": "+447842428869"
      },
      "additionalIdentifiers": [
        {
          "id": "PNLX-2191-HXRT",
          "scheme": "GB-PPON"
        }
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    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "initiationType": "tender"
}