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Published 22 Mar 2024, 11:18 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

WNC Security Services Framework

Official notice

Authority: West Northamptonshire Council (Local council)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement4 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: East Midlands (UKF)East of England (UKH)
Framework ceiling (notional)£32,248,000total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 26 Apr 2024awarded 12 Feb 2025
Lots 4see the lot list below

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

West Northamptonshire Council wishes to appoint Framework Providers in 4 Lots to provide a range of Security Services.Lot 1 - Core Guarding Service - Direct AwardLot 2 - Ad hoc Guarding - Call off via mini competitionLot 3 - Security Electronics - Call off via mini competitionLot 4 - Out of Hours, Monitoring and MaintenanceSuppliers can tender for one or more lots. There will be no guarantee of work or volume of work to be given under this framework.Variant bids not offered.Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity.The Authority proposes to establish a framework agreement across four (4) lots for a fixed period of 48 months. The framework start date will be 18 November 2024.If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with In-Tend Portal. Tenders must be returned via the Portal. The tender return date is midday on Friday 26th April 2024

CPV: Security services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 15 suppliers · 19 bids on the busiest of 3 lots (1.3 per place) · 12 appointed

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 4 lots carries the same published figure, £32,248,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Core Security Guarding ServiceAwardedRenewal East Midlands, East of Englandceiling above

West Northamptonshire Council wishes to appoint Framework Providers in 4 Lots to provide a range of Security Services.West Northamptonshire is in the East Midlands with a population of around 425,700 covering an area of 531.79 sq. miles (1,377.3 km2.) West Northamptonshire Council is committed to protecting staff and both our occupied and vacant estates. Formed in 2021, West Northamptonshire Council is responsible for half of Northamptonshire and covers the former authority areas of Daventry, South Northamptonshire, Northampton, and the responsibilities of Northamptonshire County Council. Its functions include Waste Collection, Regeneration, Museums, Planning, Social Services, Education and Library services. West Northamptonshire Council are inviting the security industry to work on a solution that matches with the organisational THRIVE Ambitions. These Ambitions can be found here: www.westnorthants.gov.uk/corporate-plan/our-v… ↗ The framework is split into four lots:

  • Lot 1 - Core Security Guarding Service1 supplier awarded the contract - Direct award call off
  • Lot 2 - Ad hoc Security Guarding Servicesmultiple suppliers on a call off basis via a further competition.
  • Lot 3 - Security Electronics and Installationsmultiple suppliers on a call off basis via a further competition.
  • Lot 4 - Out of Hours Services, Monitoring and Maintenance1 supplier awarded the contract - Direct award call offSuppliers can tender for one or more lots. There will be no guarantee of work or volume of work to be given under this framework.By way of access agreement, this framework is open to current and new Authority customers seeking to utilise the Authority's frameworks on an independent third-party basis including:
  • partners and other organisations delegating services and or functions to the Authority;
  • any city, district, borough or other local authority within the county of Northamptonshire;
  • any companies or organisations set up by participants in the Authority;
  • any school, academy, university or other educational establishment within the county of Northamptonshire; and
  • any Public Body outlined in either Part I or Part II of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) (Public Bodies) Order 1972. Details of which can be found at www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/853/made.A… ↗ to this framework by such bodies shall be solely controlled and managed by the Authority, and the successful Potential Supplier(s) shall not accept any instructions under this framework other than from the Authority.Organisations who wish to award a contract under this framework:
  • must first sign an access agreement (provided by the Authority's Procurement Team) and will incur a fee of 0.5% of the services provided under the Framework.
  • are solely responsible for the management of this framework. The Authority's Procurement Team will not contract manage on behalf of any organisation calling off the framework;
  • must award the contract in line with the terms of the framework;
  • are responsible for issuing a Contract Award Notice via the Contracts Finder and Find a Tender websites (where applicable).Potential Suppliers must be able to promptly provide appropriate evidence of the value of business conducted against the framework at any point during the term of the framework to allow the Authority to calculate rebate values. This data must include:
  • contract titles and numbers per Organisation accessing the framework;
  • period covered by the rebate payment;
  • and value of business on which the rebate is calculated.Variant bids not offered. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity.The Authority proposes to establish a framework agreement across four (4) lots for a fixed period of 48 months. The framework start date will be 18 November 2024.Tenders must be returned via the Portal. The tender return date is midday on Friday 26th April 2024.
Delivery: East Midlands, East of England
Extensions: Framework duration is 48 months. For Lot 1 and Lot 4 the Authority will enter into one contract for each lot for an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months. For Lots 2 and 3 the Authority will enter a contract for the required period to deliver the requirement. · Framework duration is 48 months. For Lot 1 and Lot 4 the Authority will enter into one contract for each lot for an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months. For Lots 2 and 3 the Authority will enter a contract for the required period to deliver the requirement.Variant bids: not allowed
79710000 Security services
Lot #2Ad hoc Guarding ServicesAwardedRenewal East Midlandsceiling above

West Northamptonshire Council wishes to appoint Framework Providers in 4 Lots to provide a range of Security Services.West Northamptonshire is in the East Midlands with a population of around 425,700 covering an area of 531.79 sq. miles (1,377.3 km2.) West Northamptonshire Council is committed to protecting staff and both our occupied and vacant estates. Formed in 2021, West Northamptonshire Council is responsible for half of Northamptonshire and covers the former authority areas of Daventry, South Northamptonshire, Northampton, and the responsibilities of Northamptonshire County Council. Its functions include Waste Collection, Regeneration, Museums, Planning, Social Services, Education and Library services. West Northamptonshire Council are inviting the security industry to work on a solution that matches with the organisational THRIVE Ambitions. These Ambitions can be found here: www.westnorthants.gov.uk/corporate-plan/our-v… ↗ The framework is split into four lots:

  • Lot 1 - Core Security Guarding Service1 supplier awarded the contract - Direct award call off
  • Lot 2 - Ad hoc Security Guarding Servicesmultiple suppliers on a call off basis via a further competition.
  • Lot 3 - Security Electronics and Installationsmultiple suppliers on a call off basis via a further competition.
  • Lot 4 - Out of Hours Services, Monitoring and Maintenance1 supplier awarded the contract - Direct award call offSuppliers can tender for one or more lots. There will be no guarantee of work or volume of work to be given under this framework.By way of access agreement, this framework is open to current and new Authority customers seeking to utilise the Authority's frameworks on an independent third-party basis including:
  • partners and other organisations delegating services and or functions to the Authority;
  • any city, district, borough or other local authority within the county of Northamptonshire;
  • any companies or organisations set up by participants in the Authority;
  • any school, academy, university or other educational establishment within the county of Northamptonshire; and
  • any Public Body outlined in either Part I or Part II of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) (Public Bodies) Order 1972. Details of which can be found at www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/853/made.A… ↗ to this framework by such bodies shall be solely controlled and managed by the Authority, and the successful Potential Supplier(s) shall not accept any instructions under this framework other than from the Authority.Organisations who wish to award a contract under this framework:
  • must first sign an access agreement (provided by the Authority's Procurement Team) and will incur a fee of 0.5% of the services provided under the Framework.
  • are solely responsible for the management of this framework. The Authority's Procurement Team will not contract manage on behalf of any organisation calling off the framework;
  • must award the contract in line with the terms of the framework;
  • are responsible for issuing a Contract Award Notice via the Contracts Finder and Find a Tender websites (where applicable).Potential Suppliers must be able to promptly provide appropriate evidence of the value of business conducted against the framework at any point during the term of the framework to allow the Authority to calculate rebate values. This data must include:
  • contract titles and numbers per Organisation accessing the framework;
  • period covered by the rebate payment;
  • and value of business on which the rebate is calculated.Variant bids not offered. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity.The Authority proposes to establish a framework agreement across four (4) lots for a fixed period of 48 months. The framework start date will be 18 November 2024.Tenders must be returned via the Portal. The tender return date is midday on Friday 26th April 2024.
Delivery: East Midlands
Extensions: Framework duration is 48 months. For Lot 1 and Lot 4 the Authority will enter into one contract for each lot for an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months. For Lots 2 and 3 the Authority will enter a contract for the required period to deliver the requirement. · Framework duration is 48 months. For Lot 1 and Lot 4 the Authority will enter into one contract for each lot for an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months. For Lots 2 and 3 the Authority will enter a contract for the required period to deliver the requirement.Variant bids: not allowed
79710000 Security services
Lot #3Security Electronics and InstallationAwardedRenewal East Midlandsceiling above

West Northamptonshire Council wishes to appoint Framework Providers in 4 Lots to provide a range of Security Services.West Northamptonshire is in the East Midlands with a population of around 425,700 covering an area of 531.79 sq. miles (1,377.3 km2.) West Northamptonshire Council is committed to protecting staff and both our occupied and vacant estates. Formed in 2021, West Northamptonshire Council is responsible for half of Northamptonshire and covers the former authority areas of Daventry, South Northamptonshire, Northampton, and the responsibilities of Northamptonshire County Council. Its functions include Waste Collection, Regeneration, Museums, Planning, Social Services, Education and Library services. West Northamptonshire Council are inviting the security industry to work on a solution that matches with the organisational THRIVE Ambitions. These Ambitions can be found here: www.westnorthants.gov.uk/corporate-plan/our-v… ↗ The framework is split into four lots:

  • Lot 1 - Core Security Guarding Service1 supplier awarded the contract - Direct award call off
  • Lot 2 - Ad hoc Security Guarding Servicesmultiple suppliers on a call off basis via a further competition.
  • Lot 3 - Security Electronics and Installationsmultiple suppliers on a call off basis via a further competition.
  • Lot 4 - Out of Hours Services, Monitoring and Maintenance1 supplier awarded the contract - Direct award call offSuppliers can tender for one or more lots. There will be no guarantee of work or volume of work to be given under this framework.By way of access agreement, this framework is open to current and new Authority customers seeking to utilise the Authority's frameworks on an independent third-party basis including:
  • partners and other organisations delegating services and or functions to the Authority;
  • any city, district, borough or other local authority within the county of Northamptonshire;
  • any companies or organisations set up by participants in the Authority;
  • any school, academy, university or other educational establishment within the county of Northamptonshire; and
  • any Public Body outlined in either Part I or Part II of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) (Public Bodies) Order 1972. Details of which can be found at www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/853/made.A… ↗ to this framework by such bodies shall be solely controlled and managed by the Authority, and the successful Potential Supplier(s) shall not accept any instructions under this framework other than from the Authority.Organisations who wish to award a contract under this framework:
  • must first sign an access agreement (provided by the Authority's Procurement Team) and will incur a fee of 0.5% of the services provided under the Framework.
  • are solely responsible for the management of this framework. The Authority's Procurement Team will not contract manage on behalf of any organisation calling off the framework;
  • must award the contract in line with the terms of the framework;
  • are responsible for issuing a Contract Award Notice via the Contracts Finder and Find a Tender websites (where applicable).Potential Suppliers must be able to promptly provide appropriate evidence of the value of business conducted against the framework at any point during the term of the framework to allow the Authority to calculate rebate values. This data must include:
  • contract titles and numbers per Organisation accessing the framework;
  • period covered by the rebate payment;
  • and value of business on which the rebate is calculated.Variant bids not offered. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity.The Authority proposes to establish a framework agreement across four (4) lots for a fixed period of 48 months. The framework start date will be 18 November 2024.Tenders must be returned via the Portal. The tender return date is midday on Friday 26th April 2024.
Delivery: East Midlands
Extensions: Framework duration is 48 months. For Lot 1 and Lot 4 the Authority will enter into one contract for each lot for an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months. For Lots 2 and 3 the Authority will enter a contract for the required period to deliver the requirement. · Framework duration is 48 months. For Lot 1 and Lot 4 the Authority will enter into one contract for each lot for an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months. For Lots 2 and 3 the Authority will enter a contract for the required period to deliver the requirement.Variant bids: not allowed
79710000 Security services
Lot #4Out of Hours Services, Monitoring and MaintenanceCancelledRenewal East Midlandsceiling above

West Northamptonshire Council wishes to appoint Framework Providers in 4 Lots to provide a range of Security Services.West Northamptonshire is in the East Midlands with a population of around 425,700 covering an area of 531.79 sq. miles (1,377.3 km2.) West Northamptonshire Council is committed to protecting staff and both our occupied and vacant estates. Formed in 2021, West Northamptonshire Council is responsible for half of Northamptonshire and covers the former authority areas of Daventry, South Northamptonshire, Northampton, and the responsibilities of Northamptonshire County Council. Its functions include Waste Collection, Regeneration, Museums, Planning, Social Services, Education and Library services. West Northamptonshire Council are inviting the security industry to work on a solution that matches with the organisational THRIVE Ambitions. These Ambitions can be found here: www.westnorthants.gov.uk/corporate-plan/our-v… ↗ The framework is split into four lots:

  • Lot 1 - Core Security Guarding Service1 supplier awarded the contract - Direct award call off
  • Lot 2 - Ad hoc Security Guarding Servicesmultiple suppliers on a call off basis via a further competition.
  • Lot 3 - Security Electronics and Installationsmultiple suppliers on a call off basis via a further competition.
  • Lot 4 - Out of Hours Services, Monitoring and Maintenance1 supplier awarded the contract - Direct award call offSuppliers can tender for one or more lots. There will be no guarantee of work or volume of work to be given under this framework.By way of access agreement, this framework is open to current and new Authority customers seeking to utilise the Authority's frameworks on an independent third-party basis including:
  • partners and other organisations delegating services and or functions to the Authority;
  • any city, district, borough or other local authority within the county of Northamptonshire;
  • any companies or organisations set up by participants in the Authority;
  • any school, academy, university or other educational establishment within the county of Northamptonshire; and
  • any Public Body outlined in either Part I or Part II of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) (Public Bodies) Order 1972. Details of which can be found at www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/853/made.A… ↗ to this framework by such bodies shall be solely controlled and managed by the Authority, and the successful Potential Supplier(s) shall not accept any instructions under this framework other than from the Authority.Organisations who wish to award a contract under this framework:
  • must first sign an access agreement (provided by the Authority's Procurement Team) and will incur a fee of 0.5% of the services provided under the Framework.
  • are solely responsible for the management of this framework. The Authority's Procurement Team will not contract manage on behalf of any organisation calling off the framework;
  • must award the contract in line with the terms of the framework;
  • are responsible for issuing a Contract Award Notice via the Contracts Finder and Find a Tender websites (where applicable).Potential Suppliers must be able to promptly provide appropriate evidence of the value of business conducted against the framework at any point during the term of the framework to allow the Authority to calculate rebate values. This data must include:
  • contract titles and numbers per Organisation accessing the framework;
  • period covered by the rebate payment;
  • and value of business on which the rebate is calculated.Variant bids not offered. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity.The Authority proposes to establish a framework agreement across four (4) lots for a fixed period of 48 months. The framework start date will be 18 November 2024.Tenders must be returned via the Portal. The tender return date is midday on Friday 26th April 2024.
Delivery: East Midlands
Extensions: Framework duration is 48 months. For Lot 1 and Lot 4 the Authority will enter into one contract for each lot for an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months. For Lots 2 and 3 the Authority will enter a contract for the required period to deliver the requirement. · Framework duration is 48 months. For Lot 1 and Lot 4 the Authority will enter into one contract for each lot for an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months. For Lots 2 and 3 the Authority will enter a contract for the required period to deliver the requirement.Variant bids: not allowed
79710000 Security services

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored · same split on all 4 lots
Quality: 60%Price: 25%Social value: 15%
Published award criteria (3)
  • Quality: 60
  • Social Value: 15
  • Price: 25
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Applicants will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and as set out in the ITT documents.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 25 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “WNC Security Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 15 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes
First published
22 Mar 2024, 11:18 GMT
Last source update
19 May 2025, 10:37 BST
Award evaluation window
26 Apr 2024 – …
Authority reference
WNC00000315
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-022486
Classification (CPV)
Security services
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF)East of England (UKH)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-044b9f Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

The Authority will observe a minimum ten (10) calendar day standstill period in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 following notification of intention to award. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 set out the potential remedies available to a bidder in the event of a challenge. Proceedings must be brought in accordance with those Regulations including the time period for challenge - usually thirty (30) days from actual or constructive knowledge but which can be extended by the Court in certain circumstances.

Publisher note: Lots 1, 2 and 3 were awarded. Lot 4 was abandoned and is in the process of being re-procured. The overall value of the framework is £32,248,000.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home ↗

Appointment period ends
26 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
26 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc ↗

Timeline

26 Apr 2024 → 19 May 2025 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    26 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    26 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    19 May 2025, 10:37 BST

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 May 2025
  1. Status changed to complete
    19 May 2025, 10:37 BST
  2. Buyer details updated
    19 May 2025, 10:37 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 12admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 19busiest of 3 lots
Contracts signed 16latest 12 Feb 2025

16 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 16 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £32,248,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Contract 022486-2025-1

    Signed
    12 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022486-2025-10

    Signed
    12 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022486-2025-11

    Signed
    12 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022486-2025-12

    Signed
    12 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022486-2025-13

    Signed
    12 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022486-2025-14

    Signed
    12 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022486-2025-15

    Signed
    12 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022486-2025-16

    Signed
    12 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022486-2025-2

    Signed
    12 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022486-2025-3

    Signed
    12 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022486-2025-4

    Signed
    12 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022486-2025-5

    Signed
    12 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022486-2025-6

    Signed
    12 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022486-2025-7

    Signed
    12 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022486-2025-8

    Signed
    12 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Contract 022486-2025-9

    Signed
    12 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Core Security Guarding Service19bids———
2 · Ad hoc Guarding Services16bids———
3 · Security Electronics and Installation6bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

West Northamptonshire Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services One Angel Square, Angel Street, , Northampton, East Midlands, NN1 1EDContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Royal Courts of JusticeReview body London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

12 commercial parties on the notice
Show 2 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria