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Academies for Character & Excellence - Provision of Fire & Security Servicing & Maintenance

Awarded to Severnside Security Ltd

Academies for Character & Excellence(buyer)

Published
Published 26 March 2025
Deadline
Closed 10 April 2025

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Academies for Character & Excellence awarded a contract to Severnside Security Ltd on 31 August 2025 for £400,000 to provide fire and security servicing and maintenance across the trust. The scope covers fire alarms, fire extinguishers and hoses, emergency lighting, access control, CCTV, intruder alarms, and disabled refuge systems. The contract is now in delivery.

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Lots (3)

  • Somerset

    The Contractor will be responsible for delivering the following Fire and Security Servicing to the Trust: which includes the following: a. Fire Alarms b. Fire Extinguishers & Hoses c. Emergency Lighting d. Access Control e. CCTV f. Intruder Alarms g. Disabled Refuge Remedial Works (included in contract but the Trust reserve the right to award such works to other Contractors and therefore these works are not guaranteed). With a view to achieving a smooth and effective service for pupils and staff, the Successful Contractor shall ensure that they: a. Have the technical and relevant experience to deliver the Fire and Security Servicing provision to the Trust, whilst demonstrating value for money. b. Appoint a competent person to take managerial control. c. Maintain a safe and healthy environment on school premises concerning the delivery of the Fire and Security Servicing. d. Develop a robust scheme for managing, controlling and/or preventing the risk of fire on school premises, ensuring all works are carried out for all sites by a competent person. e. Implement a system of checks to ensure the effectiveness of the controls and other activities. f. Ensure all fire systems are maintained in accordance with current guidelines and all maintenance and other such work be undertaken by suitably competent persons. g. Demonstrate the ability to deliver the services required in a flexible manner, as to cause minimum disruption to pupils, staff and the day-to-day operations of the school. h. Adhere to all legal and statutory regulations and guidance to ensure compliance and ensure the delivery of services is at the desired level to meet requirements. i. Establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the service with the Trust. j. Actively manage the resulting contract including contract review meetings, overall performance of the contract, and management of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and Service Level Agreement (SLA). k. Hold records of all relevant activity, retained for a minimum of 5 years. l. Be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. Schools in Lot 1: Ashill Community Primary School Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School Castle Cary Community Primary School Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Stockland Church of England Primary Academy The Hayloft Winsham Primary School

  • Devon & Torbay

    The Contractor will be responsible for delivering the following Fire and Security Servicing to the Trust: which includes the following: a. Fire Alarms b. Fire Extinguishers & Hoses c. Emergency Lighting d. Access Control e. CCTV f. Intruder Alarms g. Disabled Refuge Remedial Works (included in contract but the Trust reserve the right to award such works to other Contractors and therefore these works are not guaranteed). With a view to achieving a smooth and effective service for pupils and staff, the Successful Contractor shall ensure that they: a. Have the technical and relevant experience to deliver the Fire and Security Servicing provision to the Trust, whilst demonstrating value for money. b. Appoint a competent person to take managerial control. c. Maintain a safe and healthy environment on school premises concerning the delivery of the Fire and Security Servicing. d. Develop a robust scheme for managing, controlling and/or preventing the risk of fire on school premises, ensuring all works are carried out for all sites by a competent person. e. Implement a system of checks to ensure the effectiveness of the controls and other activities. f. Ensure all fire systems are maintained in accordance with current guidelines and all maintenance and other such work be undertaken by suitably competent persons. g. Demonstrate the ability to deliver the services required in a flexible manner, as to cause minimum disruption to pupils, staff and the day-to-day operations of the school. h. Adhere to all legal and statutory regulations and guidance to ensure compliance and ensure the delivery of services is at the desired level to meet requirements. i. Establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the service with the Trust. j. Actively manage the resulting contract including contract review meetings, overall performance of the contract, and management of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and Service Level Agreement (SLA). k. Hold records of all relevant activity, retained for a minimum of 5 years. l. Be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. Schools in Lot 2: Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School Brixham Church of England Primary School Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Galmpton Church of England Primary School Newtown Primary School Shaldon Primary School St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Torre Church of England Academy St John's Church of England Primary School Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School

  • All Schools

    The Contractor will be responsible for delivering the following Fire and Security Servicing to the Trust: which includes the following: a. Fire Alarms b. Fire Extinguishers & Hoses c. Emergency Lighting d. Access Control e. CCTV f. Intruder Alarms g. Disabled Refuge Remedial Works (included in contract but the Trust reserve the right to award such works to other Contractors and therefore these works are not guaranteed). With a view to achieving a smooth and effective service for pupils and staff, the Successful Contractor shall ensure that they: a. Have the technical and relevant experience to deliver the Fire and Security Servicing provision to the Trust, whilst demonstrating value for money. b. Appoint a competent person to take managerial control. c. Maintain a safe and healthy environment on school premises concerning the delivery of the Fire and Security Servicing. d. Develop a robust scheme for managing, controlling and/or preventing the risk of fire on school premises, ensuring all works are carried out for all sites by a competent person. e. Implement a system of checks to ensure the effectiveness of the controls and other activities. f. Ensure all fire systems are maintained in accordance with current guidelines and all maintenance and other such work be undertaken by suitably competent persons. g. Demonstrate the ability to deliver the services required in a flexible manner, as to cause minimum disruption to pupils, staff and the day-to-day operations of the school. h. Adhere to all legal and statutory regulations and guidance to ensure compliance and ensure the delivery of services is at the desired level to meet requirements. i. Establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the service with the Trust. j. Actively manage the resulting contract including contract review meetings, overall performance of the contract, and management of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and Service Level Agreement (SLA). k. Hold records of all relevant activity, retained for a minimum of 5 years. l. Be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. Schools in Lot 3: Ashill Community Primary School Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School Castle Cary Community Primary School Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Stockland Church of England Primary Academy The Hayloft Winsham Primary School Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School Brixham Church of England Primary School Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Galmpton Church of England Primary School Newtown Primary School Shaldon Primary School St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Torre Church of England Academy St John's Church of England Primary School Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School

    Won by Severnside Security Ltd

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£400,000
Procedure
Open
Published
26 March 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Fire-detection systemsFire-alarm systemsEmergency and security equipmentSecurity equipmentSecurity camerasSecurity services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£400,000
Award date
31 August 2025
Contract period
— → 15 August 2028
Winner
  • Severnside Security Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    12 September 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    26 March 2025

  3. Tender Update

    26 March 2025

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