Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb4-86b4-71ba-889f-7da914b17e91/security-services-framework-lot-4-out-of-hours-services-monitoring-and-maint closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Security Services Framework - Lot 4 (Out of Hours Services, Monitoring and Maintenance) [West Northamptonshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-northamptonshire-council) Estimated value £10,320,000 Published 21 Jan 2025 Deadline Closed 17 Feb 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender West Northamptonshire Council has recently awarded a Framework Agreement for Security Services. (FTS ref 2024/S 000-009343). The Council now wishes to appoint a single supplier for the delivery of Lot 4 (Out of Hours Services, Monitoring and Maintenance) after having to abandon the initial award.  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.   - Lot 4 is for Out of Hours Security Services, Monitoring and Maintenance. 1 supplier to be awarded the contract via Direct award call off. Lot 4 value = £10,320,000 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 [legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/853/made](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/853/made). Access 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. Variant bids not offered. The framework started 1st December 2024. The Authority proposes to enter into one (1) contract for Lot 4 for an initial period of 30 months with the preferred Potential Supplier, with an option to extend for a further 12 months making 42 months in total.  If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with In-Tend Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: [in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home) Tenders must be returned via the Portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 17th February 2025. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted. Read full description ## CPV classification Investigation and security services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4ece6b87-c515-4f18-b319-0d47cdf5d0be) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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