CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Security Provision for the Alternative Treatment Scheme (ATS)

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

The purpose of the security provision for the ATS is to ensure that the service can run with the appropriate security detail. The security provision is required to ensure that the patients referred into the scheme can be seen for their medical needs within a GP practice albeit in a controlled fashion with security provision present. The provider will be required to escort the patient from the reception area within the practice to the consultation room, remain outside the door during the consultation unless instructed by the practice otherwise. Once the patient’s consultation is complete the security guards will then escort the patient out of the practice.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143532

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

The agreement will be for a one (1) year term, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The initial term of the contract will be from 1st October 2024 until the 30th September 2025, optional extension period from the 1st October 2025 until the 30th September 2026.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Bidders to confirm that they are registered and accredited with the Security Industry Authority (SIA).

Bidders to confirm that they are qualified in Level 2 Award in Door Security within the Private Security Industry. Certification to be provided, the Awarding body to be Highfield Qualification, National Open College Network (NOCN), Pearson, Qualification Network (QNUK) and SFJ Awards

Bidders to confirm that security guards will be qualified to at least Level 3 in Conflict Management.

Bidders to confirm that security guards will have the Level 3 Safe Holding Certificate.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

CTM-ITT-56905

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:143532)

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice