Security Staffing and Associated Services - Crescent Services (TPS) Limited

Why buy from the National Public Sector Framework?

The purpose of this Framework Agreement is to give Crescent Services members a compliant route to market allowing Crescent Services members to purchase at a substantial and demonstrable discount relative to the marketplace throughout the term of the Framework Agreement.

The framework is split into 13 regional lots and a national lot. The Security Staffing and Associated Services framework was designed based on suppliers being competent in mandatory services such as –

· Manned Guarding Services

· Mobile Security Patrols

· Key Holding & Alarm Response

· Locking and Unlocking Services

Members can also purchase the following services through the Security Staffing and Associated Services framework –

· Remote CCTV Monitoring and Management

· Event Security

· Canine Detection Service

· Security Review & Consultations

· Security Screening Applications

It was awarded on 14th August 2024 and runs to 13th August 2027 with a possible extension to 13th August 2028.

The framework provides added value throughout when compared to other public sector frameworks. The framework is:

Designed by experts

This framework has been developed by experts in the field who have many years of operational experience across a range of public sector organisations

Comprehensive

The framework is split into 5 lots and offers a wide choice of providers plus a one-stop-shop for all of your PPE and clothing needs

Safe

The framework is compliant with The Public Contracts Regulations when it is used according to the guidance provided
You can be sure that our list of pre-vetted suppliers are of the highest quality and have been through a rigorous selection process in order to get on to the framework

Supportive

A dedicated help desk service is available to users of the framework. The service helps users to use the framework and offers advice on the mini-competition process and contract management issues. In addition to the help desk, the framework has a further competition support service which can:
- Undertake a further competition on behalf of a framework user (if the user doesn’t have the skills or the resources to undertake the further competition themselves)

Or:

Provide a further competition documentation review service to ensure the documentation is fit for purpose prior to commencement of the further competition