Decision

To renew the contract for corporate security services (Static Guarding, Mobile Patrols and Event security) for a period of two years to AP Security utilising the existing ESPO Procurement Framework to ensure benchmarking and value for money and compliance with Councils Standing Orders and to maintain service provision. The value of the contract is £60,028.

Reasons for the decision

The provision of security services from a professional contractor is key to the operation of our core operational services and for the safety and security of our staff and citizens and therefore having a contract in place is essential.

To let a contract in accordance with Council Standing Orders for the provision of professional corporate security services that are used by all departments on an ad hoc basis for static guarding, mobile patrols and event security.

Alternative options considered

Other methods of procurement have been considered although the Espo Framework carries most economic rates and the contract sum has been assessed by the Council’s budget management group.