Security Services for Portsmouth International Port

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') has awarded a suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide manned security services at Portsmouth International Port.

Following award on 23rd May 2022, the contract will commence on 1st November 2022. The initial contract term will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term by a further 2 years to a maximum total term of 5 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties.

The estimated value of the contract is £1,200,000 per annum (a maximum value therefore of £6,000,000 over the maximum possible 5 year term). The value is dependent on trade levels through the Port site and as such no guarantees can be given as to the level of service required over the term of the contract.

The services will be delivered to both the Council and Portico (a company wholly owned by the Council who operate an adjacent site, see additional information section for further details), although the contract will be with the Council only. The successful bidder will be required to work with representatives of both the Council and Portico.

The contract was established using the Open Procedure as set out within the Public Contracts Regulations (2015). The services in question fall under the Light Touch Regime services listed under Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations (2015).