Temporary Accommodation Security Services

East Suffolk CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-052984Procurement Act 2023SME suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£166k

Awarded 14 Aug 2025

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

15 Aug 2025

Description

East Suffolk Council ("ESC") is seeking to procure a suitably experienced security company to provide security services for Temporary Accommodation units within Coppice Court, Britten Road, Lowestoft and 141 St Peters Street, Lowestoft to monitor the out of office hours, weekends and bank holidays. Duties and expectations would specifically require presence in the building during the necessary hours, regular hourly patrolling of the communal parts and daily/nightly reporting to ESC of any issues encountered. Security guards/officers would also be required to deal with any anti-social behaviour or non-compliance re any health and safety aspects, clear corridor policy and any illegal activities which could also require reporting and assistance from the local Police authority. ESC intends to procure the contract through a Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023.

Scope

Reference
2640-PPT-C
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2025 to 30 Aug 2026
Possible extension to 30 Aug 2027

One optional extension of a further 12 months.

CPV classifications
79710000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Simple descriptionAward criteria for the Invitation to Tender stage will be 40% price, 60% quality subdivided into Methodology, Performance Management, Social Value and Data Protection. Full details in the provided Conditions of Participation documents.price

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£166k

Award date

14 Aug 2025

Contract start

31 Aug 2025

Contract end

31 Aug 2026

Awarded to