Security Consultants Framework Agreement

Concepts

• investigation and security
• security consultants framework agreement
• government indemnity scheme
• national security
• security consultants
• national security adviser
• ad-hoc security
• national security advisor
• security consultant
• security

Location

UNITED KINGDOM

Description

The purpose of this Procurement is to establish a Framework Agreement of up to 10 Contractors to provide Security Consultants to carry out ad-hoc security and risk assessments in support of the work of Arts Council England's (ACE) National Security Adviser for the Government Indemnity Scheme. The Security Consultants will support the National Security Adviser to ensure that institutions intending to use Government Indemnity for loans are able to comply with the Scheme conditions, as set out in Annex D and E of the Scheme Guidelines (see non-national institution guidelines at http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/protecting-cultural-objects/government-indemnity-s...). Full details of the requirements are set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) .

Total Quantity or Scope

The purpose of this Procurement is to establish a Framework Agreement of up to 10 Contractors to provide Security Consultants to carry out ad-hoc security and risk assessments in support of the work of Arts Council England's (ACE) National Security Adviser for the Government Indemnity Scheme. The Security Consultants will support the National Security Adviser to ensure that institutions intending to use Government Indemnity for loans are able to comply with the Scheme conditions, as set out in Annex D and E of the Scheme Guidelines (see non-national institution guidelines at http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/protecting-cultural-objects/government-indemnity-s...). ACE is seeking named individuals as Security Consultants to provide the Services. Each Bidder must propose 1 Security Consultant to deliver the Services. The Security Consultant will report directly to the National Security Advisor. The Security Consultant must have previous experience of working in security, police, military or other sector with responsibility for asset protection. An understanding of a range of risk factors including criminality, accident, fire and flood is essential. Very good communication skills are important, both as a representative of ACE and in producing clear and accurate reports. The Framework Agreement will commence on 01 April 2021 and continue until 31 March 2023, unless it is terminated in accordance with its terms. ACE may extend the Term by two successive period(s) of twelve months each, provided it has given the Contractor notice of the same at least three month(s) prior to the expiry of the Term. The estimate value of all the Services to be provided under the framework is 300 000 GBP (excluding VAT, but including expenses) for the initial Term and extension period. Full details of the requirements are set out in the ITT.

Renewal Options

The Framework Agreement will commence on 01 April 2021 and continue until 31 March 2023, unless it is terminated in accordance with its terms. ACE may extend the Term by two successive period(s) of twelve months each, provided it has given the Contractor notice of the same at least three month(s) prior to the expiry of the Term. The Framework Agreement will commence on 01 April 2021 and continue until 31 March 2023, unless it is terminated in accordance with its terms. ACE may extend the Term by two successive period(s) of twelve months each, provided it has given the Contractor notice of the same at least three month(s) prior to the expiry of the Term.

CPV Codes

• 79700000 - Investigation and security services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5JFJG8C996 The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Investigation-and-security... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5JFJG8C996 GO Reference: GO-2021121-PRO-17674315