Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Dorset Council
County Hall, Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT11XJ
UK
E-mail: dp@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
NUTS: UKK25
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Security at Libraries (Manned Guarding)
Reference number: CP/AC/002
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79710000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Using an ESPO Framework (347_22), Dorset Council completed a call-off without competition (Direct Award) to ensure a single, qualified supplier could be put in place quickly and compliantly to deliver security services at Weymouth and Dorchester Libraries.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
339 600.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK25
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
• Hours of Cover - Security officers are required during existing library opening hours. Additional cover may be needed for events or higher risk periods as well as ad hoc keyholding requirements (unlock/lockup).
• Site Arrangements - Services apply across both library buildings, covering internal and external patrols and customer facing areas.
• Key Security Concerns - The service focuses on providing a visible presence, deterring and responding to anti social behaviour, supporting staff during incidents, and ensuring safe, welcoming environments for visitors.
• Operational Priorities - Essential expectations include professionalism, customer service, safeguarding awareness, clear communication, timely incident reporting, and the ability to respond quickly in emergencies.
• Service Requirements - Officers must be uniformed, SIA licensed, DBS checked, and trained in conflict resolution and safeguarding. Responsibilities include hourly patrols, incident response, liaison with emergency services, and maintaining accurate logs and reports.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 100
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract will be for an initial 2 years, with two optional 12-month extension periods (1+1+), subject to satisfactory performance, giving a potential total contract period of 4 years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
This was completed a call-off without competition (Direct Award) from an ESPO Framework - Security Services 347_22
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 5A Site Security (South West of England)
Contract No: CP/AC/002
Title: Security at Libraries (Manned Guarding)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/02/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MPD FM Ltd
04632279
Dagenham
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 339 600.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Dorset Council
Dorchester
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/03/2026