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Award of Security Consultants Framework to Multiple Suppliers by Arts Council England

Awarded 29 May 2025

Awarded29 May 2025

Value£370,000.00

SupplierCorps Security Limited,Acanthurus Limited,Design Security Limited,Ian Johnson Associates,The Keyholding Company Limited,Nigel Cook Consulting,Trident Manor Limited

AgencyArts Council of England

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Expires in 5mo1y 10mo term, 78% elapsed

Awarded 29 May 2025Expires 30 Mar 2027

About

Arts Council of England awarded a contract to Corps Security Limited, Acanthurus Limited, Design Security Limited, Ian Johnson Associates, The Keyholding Company Limited, Nigel Cook Consulting, and Trident Manor Limited for the establishment of a Framework Agreement of up to 10 suppliers to perform risk assessments and advise on venue security.

The reviews and supporting advice were tailored, risk-based, and proportionate in accordance with Arts Council England security resources.

This work supports venues displaying and/or storing items in meeting the conditions outlined in Annex D, E and F of the Government Indemnity Scheme Guidelines.

The contract value was £370,000.

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