Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c6f-cef1-73b6-baea-cefbf9b28f74/provision-of-public-space-closed-circuit-television-cctv-surveillance-monitori closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Public Space Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Surveillance Monitoring and Operating Staff [Bedford Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bedford-borough-council) Estimated value £1,400,000 to £1,800,000 Published 20 Oct 2021 Deadline Closed 22 Nov 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 The Council has set up a comprehensive CCTV system throughout the urban, open spaces, park facilities and some rural areas of the Borough. This tender is for the provision of operators to manage and monitor the equipment from the control room. The primary objectives of the scheme are to provide a safe Town Centre & Open Spaces (including parks) for the benefit of those who live, work, trade, visit and enjoy the facilities of Bedford Borough and to reduce the fear of crime and the occurrence of crime in our local communities. In addition, the control room currently provides out of hours services (OOH) for the Council, Highways Team and partner agencies, for example Housing Associations The system has been in operation since 1995 and currently consists of 600+ cameras situated throughout the urban and rural areas areas of Bedford and Kempston and within Council owned car parks. In addition, it proactively & reactively monitors various third party camera systems (subject to service level agreements). The control room for this system, which has recently been upgraded , is located in the centre of Bedford and consists of a bank of colour monitors; custom built desk facilities for CCTV operators; digital recording via hard drives; reviewing and copying facilities; printers and all the associated services for communications with Police, retailers, licenced premises and businesses operating within the town. Additional information: For further information and to submit a bid please visit Bedford Borough Council Electronic Tendering Site - Home (in-tendhost.co.uk) and search for the title or reference number Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes Read full description ## CPV classification Public security, law and order services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5764961f-0069-4199-af57-a81fec21e08f) 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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