Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1d-bd6e-7071-94e1-df5e1d835dd0/347-18-security-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 347\_18 Security Services [ESPO](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £150,000,000 Published 12 Jun 2018 Deadline Closed 16 Jul 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK can obtain the services of security personnel for a given period, to undertake duties including key holding, unlocking, static and mobile guarding of sites and premises, escorting of vulnerable persons, front line entrance supervision and general security / stewarding tasks. - Lot 1 East Midlands - Lot 2 West Midlands - Lot 3 East of England - Lot 4 South East - Lot 5 South West - Lot 6 North West - Lot 7 North East - Lot 8 Yorkshire & the Humber - Lot 9 London - Lot 10 Scotland - Lot 11 Wales - Lot 12 Northern Ireland The Framework Agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call-off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined [espo.org](https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf)) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire and Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: [espo.org](http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal) To tender: - go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) - register; - search for tender opportunity "347\_18"; - express an interest; - download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 Midday, 16/07/2018 Additional information: To tender: - go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) - register; - search for tender opportunity "347\_18"; - express an interest; - download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 Midday, 16/07/2018 Read full description ## CPV classification Security services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1a99b104-a861-4303-b459-19c26996d9e4) 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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