Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Leeds City Council - PACS
Civic Hall
Leeds
LS11UR
peopleservicescategory@leeds.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE42 - Leeds
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://yortender.eu-supply.com
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Security Services for Rough Sleeping Initatives
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75241000 - Public security services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Direct award of a contract utilising Regulation 32(9) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 for the provision of security services at an emergency accommodation service.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £204,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE42 - Leeds
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Direct award this contract to the incumbent supplier for continued security provision required to deliver the Service and support accommodation costs not covered by Housing Benefit.
The provider helps to deal with the complexities of this client group and maintaining the balance of supervision and security of people who are vulnerable but also can present risk to others.
The provider is experienced in providing security in buildings that house people in need of emergency and supported housing who have complex needs.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Decisions about the service extension will be made closer to the time.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
People using the Service have multiple and complex needs, including mental and physical health problems, along with a history of homelessness and rough sleeping. The environment can become challenging, requiring interventions by staff and security to ensure the service remains a safe environment. GCA have delivered security with the Provider, for several years at different services. They are highly experienced in dealing with this client group and diffusing situations in a sensitive manner. Without this continued security provision, the Service would not be viable in managing ongoing risk issues.
Continuing with GCA is vital as they have experience of working with the complexities of this client group and maintaining the balance of supervision and security of people who are vulnerable but also can present risk to others. At present, we are not aware of any other security companies who would have the same experience of providing security in a sensitive way in emergency and supported accommodation. GCA are uniquely placed based on their experience of providing security in buildings that house people in need of emergency and supported housing who have complex needs.
The service provided by GCA offers value for money in terms of providing a competitive hourly rate with no management or travel costs added to the costs. Without this presence the Service would be unable to operate safely, and with insufficient existing staff resource to compensate for any lack of on-site security and supervision.
Award of this contract will allow continuity whilst longer term options are considered for the Service.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
90260
Title
Provision of Security Services at an Emergency Accommodation Site
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 August 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
GCA Securities and Facilities Management Ltd
Unit 6a South Park Way, Wakefield 41 Business Park
Wakefield
WF2 0XJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE45 - Wakefield
Companies House
12472289
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £204,000
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £204,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom