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The University of East London - Security Support Services

  • University of East London

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-029572

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02faf3

Published 29 November 2021, 1:44pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

University of East London

4 University Way

London

E16 2RD

Contact

Rod Walters

Email

r.walters@uel.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 2082235884

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.uel.ac.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA23748

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

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

The University of East London - Security Support Services

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 75241000 - Public security services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The University of East London (UEL), hereafter referred to as the Authority, wishes to secure the services of a single specialist Security Services Provider with the breadth of qualifications, skill and expertise needed to deliver a consistent, high quality Security Services to support the current, in-house security team across all its buildings and campuses in the following locations:

- Royal Albert Docks, Docklands Campus - Authority Way, London E16 2RD

- Stratford Campus – Water Lane, Stratford London, E15 4LZ

- University Square Stratford (USS) – 1 Salway Road, Stratford, London, E15 1NF

Typical requirements are, but not limited to:

- Security foot patrols, 24/7/365

- Static Guards

- Door management (Campus bar)

- Event support

- Ensure the safety and security of all on campuses 24 hours a day

- Provide advice and guidance to students, staff and visitors

- Provide basic First Aid

- Monitor campus-wide CCTV systems

- Monitor and respond to all alarms, intruder, fire, elevator and assistance alarms

- Provide a visible reassuring presence

- Work to deliver a positive student experience.

Previous spend for this service has been in the region of 200,000 per annum (though reduced in 2020 due to Covid). This is not a guarantee of the level of future spend or value for this call-off Contract.

The Authority is seeking to appoint a single Security Services Provider capable of obtaining qualified security staff on short notice across the estate. The Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years, extendable by a further 2 x 2-year periods, subject to acceptable performance and continued value for money being obtained.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI5 - Outer London – East and North East
Main site or place of performance

East London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of East London (UEL), hereafter referred to as the Authority, wishes to secure the services of a single specialist Security Services Provider with the breadth of qualifications, skill and expertise needed to deliver a consistent, high quality Security Services to support the current, in-house security team across all its buildings and campuses in the following locations:

- Royal Albert Docks, Docklands Campus - Authority Way, London E16 2RD

- Stratford Campus – Water Lane, Stratford London, E15 4LZ

- University Square Stratford (USS) – 1 Salway Road, Stratford, London, E15 1NF

Typical requirements are, but not limited to:

- Security foot patrols, 24/7/365

- Static Guards

- Door management (Campus bar)

- Event support

- Ensure the safety and security of all on campuses 24 hours a day

- Provide advice and guidance to students, staff and visitors

- Provide basic First Aid

- Monitor campus-wide CCTV systems

- Monitor and respond to all alarms, intruder, fire, elevator and assistance alarms

- Provide a visible reassuring presence

- Work to deliver a positive student experience.

Previous spend for this service has been in the region of GDP 200,000 per annum (though reduced in 2020 due to Covid). This is not a guarantee of the level of future spend or value for this call-off Contract. The actual spend will be influenced by several factors such as staffing sickness, staff levels, events, emergencies, Covid and lockdowns etc. and therefore by bidding you are accepting this information.

The Authority wishes to award a new Contract during March 2022 with a commencement date of the 1st April 2022.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 April 2022

End date

31 March 2025

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2 x 2 years

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

NSI or similar approved contractor

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria

Minimum annual turnover = GDP250,000

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

NSI or similar approved contractors

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

17 January 2022

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

17 January 2022

Local time

12:00pm

Place

London


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 7 years

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

(MT Ref:224632)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Public Procurement Review Service

Cabinet Office

London

Email

publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 3450103503

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit