Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of East London
4 University Way
London
E16 2RD
UK
Contact person: Rod Walters
Telephone: +44 2082235884
E-mail: r.walters@uel.ac.uk
NUTS: UKI52
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.uel.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA23748
I.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 abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
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
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
The University of East London - Security Support Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
75241000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 500 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI5
Main site or place of performance:
East London
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2022
End:
31/03/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 2 years
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.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
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Minimum annual turnover = GDP250,000
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
NSI or similar approved contractors
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
17/01/2022
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.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)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
17/01/2022
Local time: 12:00
Place:
London
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
7 years
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
(MT Ref:224632)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
UK
Telephone: +44 3450103503
E-mail: publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/11/2021