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01 Jul 2026 at 07:03

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for a Framework Agreement for Security Services, focusing on security services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement, carried out via an open procedure above the threshold, had a total value of £2,600,000 and covered the contract period from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2029. The award, dated 21st May 2026, was given to MPD FM Ltd, an SME, highlighting the Council’s suitability criteria favouring small and medium enterprises. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the related contract active from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. The tender was originally planned for the quarter ending 28th February 2025, ensuring that all deadlines were successfully met.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specializing in security services. With Staffordshire County Council prioritizing specifications that suit smaller enterprises, businesses within the West Midlands looking to provide competitive security solutions may find this framework aligns well with their growth objectives. The straightforward procurement method allows efficient participation, especially encouraging for SMEs aiming to establish and expand their footprint in the public sector market. The sizable contract value over four years further underscores the potential for sustainable business growth through such government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Security Services - Call off Data

Notice Description

IA3471 Security Services Framework Call off data for the period 1st April 2026 to 30th June 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d4a63c8-db06-4d7d-8a36-673eaf2a8d95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83450a9e-23b4-4a10-9f45-fd430825be81
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MPD FM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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