Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2019-04-09
Buyer: University of Bolton
Country: UK
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 79710000: Security services | 79713000: Guard services
Submission deadline: 2019-05-08
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: The University is seeking to appoint a single supplier, to deliver its requirement for a comprehensive security manned guarding service for its campus buildings and halls of residence across the town of Bolton in line with its security strategy.
The University requires a high quality, cost effective experienced security service provider who can support the University’s strategy of providing a safe and secure environment for its students, staff and visitors. The successful supplier will work closely with the Director of Facilities prior to the contract start date to ensure a smooth transition of service from the incumbent suppliers. The process will involve the transfer of existing workers through the TUPE process and the possible recruitment of new security operatives to ensure the service meets the contractual requirements of the agreement and ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met from the outset and throughout the life of the agreement. The contract is due to run from 23.8.2019. The initial contract is for 3 years with scope for extensions for a further period or periods of any duration, but in any case, the total duration of any extensions shall not exceed 24 months from the last day of the initial contract.
60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2 x 12 month(s).
In the first instance, candidates should register with https://suppliers.multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the “Opportunities” section of the Multiquote homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ) must be completed and returned (via multiquote) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
In the first instance, candidates should register with https://suppliers.multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the “Opportunities” section of the Multiquote homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ) must be completed and returned (via Multiquote) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
In the first instance, candidates should register with https://suppliers.multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the “Opportunities” section of the Multiquote homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ) must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
Section II.3) — dates refer to the initial contract period and do not include the options of any extensions.
In the first instance, candidates should register with https://suppliers.multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract, full details of the contract will be available.
The Contracting Authority shall not be under any obligation to accept any tender. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to cancel the entire or parts of the tender, without such an action conferring any right to compensation on the tenderers.
The Contracting Authority has no liability to settle any cost incurred by the tenderer as a result of the tendering procedure.
The Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar days standstill period at the point that information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. If an appeal regarding the award of contract has not been successfully resolved then the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take action in the High Court. Any such action must be brought promptly (generally within 3 months).

Eligibility requirements: In the first instance, candidates should register with https://suppliers.multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the “Opportunities” section of the Multiquote homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ) must be completed and returned (via multiquote) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.