The purpose of this Procurement is to establish a Framework Agreement of up to 6 Contractors to provide Security Consultants to carry out ad-hoc security and risk assessments in support of the work of Arts Council England's (ACE) National Security Adviser for the Government Indemnity Scheme. The Security Consultants will support the National Security Adviser to ensure that institutions intending to use Government Indemnity for loans are able to comply with the Scheme conditions, as set out in Annex D and E of the Scheme Guidelines (see non-national institution guidelines at http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/protecting-cultural-objects/government-indemnity-scheme). Full details of the requirements are set out in the ITT available at https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/artscouncil/web/login.html

The purpose of this Procurement is to establish a Framework Agreement of up to 6 Contractors to provide Security Consultants to carry out ad-hoc security and risk assessments in support of the work of Arts Council England's (ACE) National Security Adviser for the Government Indemnity Scheme. The Security Consultants will support the National Security Adviser to ensure that institutions intending to use Government Indemnity for loans are able to comply with the Scheme conditions, as set out in Annex D and E of the Scheme Guidelines (see non-national institution guidelines at http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/protecting-cultural-objects/government-indemnity-scheme).

ACE is seeking named individuals as Security Consultants to provide the Services. Each Bidder must propose 1 Security Consultant to deliver the Services. The Security Consultant will report directly to the National Security Advisor. The Security Consultant must have previous experience of working in security, police, military or other sector with responsibility for asset protection. An understanding of a range of risk factors including criminality, accident, fire and flood is essential. Very good communication skills are important, both as a representative of ACE and in producing clear and accurate reports.

The Framework Agreement will commence on 5.12.2017 and continue until 31.3.2019, unless it is terminated in accordance with its terms. Arts Council England may extend the Term by 2 successive period(s)of 12 months each, provided it has given the Contractor notice of the same at least 3 month(s) prior to the expiry of the Term.

The estimate value of all the Services to be provided under the framework is 265 000 GBP (including VAT and expenses) for the initial Term and extension period.

Full details of the requirements are set out in the ITT available at https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/artscouncil/web/login.html