Award

Provision of Security Services to CUL

  • COVENTRY UNIVERSITY LONDON CAMPUS LIMITED

F15: Voluntary ex ante transparency notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-027419

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0495f5

Published 28 August 2024, 12:17pm



Section one: Contracting authority/entity

one.1) Name and addresses

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY LONDON CAMPUS LIMITED

Company Secretariat, Alan Berry Building Coventry University, Priory Street

Coventry

CV1 5FB

Email

procurement@coventry.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI - London

Companies House

6997944

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.coventry.ac.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Provision of Security Services to CUL

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79710000 - Security services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Ward Security is the current security provider for Devonshire Square, which includes University House. This established contractual relationship is critical to ensure seamless continuity and integration of security services across the entire estate. Under the existing lease agreement for University House, Ward Security delivers comprehensive security services, including a dedicated security officer, 24/7 monitoring of security cameras from their control room within Devonshire Square, and routine physical patrols of the premises.

Ward Security's control room and team are strategically located in close proximity to University House, 102 Middlesex Street, and The Relay Building, facilitating a rapid and effective response to emergencies. The collaborative working relationship between Ward Security and the staff at these locations further enhances operational efficiency and the overall security framework. Due to their unique understanding of the estate's security requirements and their established presence, Ward Security is the only supplier capable of providing these additional services without compromising the existing security infrastructure.

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: £494,166.67

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The contract is awarded to Ward Security, the current security provider for Devonshire Square, which includes University House. This established contractual relationship is critical to ensure seamless continuity and integration of security services across the entire estate. Under the existing lease agreement for University House, Ward Security delivers comprehensive security services, including a dedicated security officer, 24/7 monitoring of security cameras from their control room within Devonshire Square, and routine physical patrols of the premises.

Ward Security's control room and team are strategically located in close proximity to University House, 102 Middlesex Street, and The Relay Building, facilitating a rapid and effective response to emergencies. The collaborative working relationship between Ward Security and the staff at these locations further enhances operational efficiency and the overall security framework. Due to their unique understanding of the estate's security requirements and their established presence, Ward Security is the only supplier capable of providing these additional services without compromising the existing security infrastructure.

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Negotiated without a prior call for competition

  • New works/services, constituting a repetition of existing works/services

Explanation:

The contract is awarded to Ward Security, the current security provider for Devonshire Square, which includes University House. This established contractual relationship is critical to ensure seamless continuity and integration of security services across the entire estate. Under the existing lease agreement for University House, Ward Security delivers comprehensive security services, including a dedicated security officer, 24/7 monitoring of security cameras from their control room within Devonshire Square, and routine physical patrols of the premises.

Ward Security's control room and team are strategically located in close proximity to University House, 102 Middlesex Street, and The Relay Building, facilitating a rapid and effective response to emergencies. The collaborative working relationship between Ward Security and the staff at these locations further enhances operational efficiency and the overall security framework. Due to their unique understanding of the estate's security requirements and their established presence, Ward Security is the only supplier capable of providing these additional services without compromising the existing security infrastructure.

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

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract/concession

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

28 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

Ward Security Limited

Fitted Rigging House, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham

Kent

ME4 4TZ

Telephone

+44 8458721330

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ4 - Kent
Companies House

05607258

The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £494,166.67


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY LONDON CAMPUS LIMITED

Company Secretariat, Alan Berry Building Coventry University, Priory Street

Coventry

CV1 5FB

Country

United Kingdom