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Wareham Level Crossing - Provision of Crossing Attendants

DORSET COUNCIL

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07 Oct 2025 at 11:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council has recently completed the procurement process titled "Wareham Level Crossing - Provision of Crossing Attendants", classified under the security services industry with CPV code 79710000. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, resulting in an active award stage as of 24th September 2025. The contract, worth £659,254, was awarded to STM Group (UK) Ltd and spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2030. The project will be implemented in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically at the Wareham Level Crossing, an essential access point for the community requiring safety measures. Dorset Council, based in Dorchester, oversaw the procurement with contact provided through Bryony Blair.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for large companies in the security services sector, such as those providing public security or health and safety solutions. With Dorset Council's emphasis on rail safety and seven-day operational coverage, businesses with specialised expertise in guarding services and a comprehensive understanding of health and safety regulations are well-suited to compete. The contract period of five years presents an extended opportunity for consistent revenue and establishing a strong partnership with the local authority. Additionally, this procurement process reinforces the importance of accessible infrastructure developments that directly benefit local communities, providing businesses a platform to contribute to public security and welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wareham Level Crossing - Provision of Crossing Attendants

Notice Description

The Office of Road and Rail (ORR) identified the Wareham Level Crossing around 2008/9 as needing safety measures. 2.3. The crossing offers a step free level crossing of the rail lines, there are currently no suitable accessible alternatives which means that the crossing is a vital link to the local community. Dorset Council required the provision of crossing attendants for Wareham level Crossing over a five-year term. The Level Crossing is to be open from 06:00 to 00:00, seven days a week. Crossing attendants are based on site with duties carried out from a cabin that is within the gated bounds of the crossing. Crossing attendants should be suitably aware of rail safety and general Health & Safety. This was a further competition from the CCS Security - Physical, Technical and Support Services RM6257, lot 2 Guarding Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0268492b-7ea5-45f2-a9fc-ae39604baa09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c81a450-eeac-4e2c-b437-a239feb6bb15
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£659,254 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£659,254 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STM GROUP (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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