Official UK procurement notice
The Provision of Security and Concierge Services to Emergency and Temporary Accommodation Sites
Authority: Cornwall Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionTenders are invited from providers with the relevant experience and ability for The Provision of Security and Concierge Services to Emergency and Temporary Accommodation Sites contract. Cornwall Council is seeking a suitably qualified provider to deliver Security Services across various sites supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping, or at risk of rough sleeping. The contract is for an initial three (3) years with an option for extending the term for a further three (3) years.
This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Open Tender procedure.
This contract presents an opportunity to contribute to community safety while supporting some of the most vulnerable individuals in Cornwall. The Security Service will range from 24/7 on-site provision at high-support locations to a peripatetic service for lower-support sites.
CPV: Guard services · Patrol services · Security services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1CancelledRenewalPublished value£8,198,803
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (3)
- Quality: 25
- Social value: 15
- Price: 60
- Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Cancelled
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes
- First published
- 14 Feb 2025, 10:24 GMT
- Last source update
- 10 Jun 2025, 15:39 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 27 Mar 2025 – …
- Authority reference
DN715931- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-031318- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de6fFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 3 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 27 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
27 Mar 2025 → 1 Oct 2025 · 4 dates- Bids opened27 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission deadline3 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Notice published10 Jun 2025, 15:39 BST
- Contract starts392 days ago1 Oct 2025, 00:00 BST
Notice history
6 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 Mar 2025- Published value published: £8,198,80319 Mar 2025, 10:48 GMT
- Status changed to active19 Mar 2025, 10:48 GMT
- Procurement method changed19 Mar 2025, 10:48 GMT
- Deadline moved to 3 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST19 Mar 2025, 10:48 GMT+7 days · was 27 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Deadline published: 27 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT19 Mar 2025, 10:48 GMT
- Status changed to cancelled10 Jun 2025, 15:39 BST
Published amendments (2 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Text1.3 communication | The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=14b03219-b6ea-ee11-8127-005056b64545 Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=14b0321… | The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f254b8d7-1de9-ef11-8134-005056b64545 Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f254b8d7-1de9-ef11-… | |
| — | DeadlineDate · IV.2.2 | 27 Mar 2025 | 3 Apr 2025 | +7 d |
2 amendments published without a description.
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-02: 1 release · 14 Feb 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast1 further award records carry no date or value.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.