Scope
Reference
OPEN2025934
Description
Durham County Council (DCC) owns and operates a large and varied property portfolio consisting of a typical local government mixed estate of office, commercial and public buildings. DCC currently deliver their own out of hours response and key holding through their Repairs and Maintenance team. DCC is now looking to outsource part of these services to a third-party security provider.
The Scope of Services includes key holding, out of hours first response for emergencies and incidents, attending alarm activations, making good/securing any damage where applicable and reporting.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79710000 - Security services
Contract locations
- UKC14 - Durham CC
Engagement
Engagement deadline
18 July 2024
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
Soft Market Testing questionnaire was issued via the NEPO Portal for providers to submit feedback.
The key outcomes intended from this Market Consultation were to:
• Understand market knowledge, capability, capacity and maturity.
• Understand the level of interest in potentially providing such services to the Council.
• Understand the scale and scope of experience currently in the market.
• Gather views from the market on pricing indicators and possible income to the Council.
• Gather innovative ideas and initiatives to influence the design and delivery of service provision in the future.
• Understand the range of services and options available in the market
The Council received 5 submissions and are currently developing tender documents with the aim to publish this opportunity in June/July 2025.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 July 2025
Contracting authority
Durham County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPB-8772-VYWM
Corten House, Dunholme Close
Durham
DH1 5WB
United Kingdom
Email: zoe.embleton@durham.gov.uk
Website: http://www.durham.gov.uk/
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government