Tender

TD2285 - Event Security Services

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 12:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is seeking to procure Event Security Services through an open tender process, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024. The procurement is at the tender stage, and the contract, valued at £1,075,000, is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2029, with a potential extension of up to two years. Interested suppliers must express interest by 15:00 on 10th February 2026, while clarification questions can be submitted until 17:00 on 3rd February 2026. The final submission deadline is 12:00 on 11th February 2026. This contract is focused on public security services within the East Midlands, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the security services sector, particularly those specialising in public event safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making it an excellent opportunity for both established and growing companies to expand their client base and reputation in the public sector. With a substantial contract value and the potential for contract extension, firms with the capability to deliver high-quality event security over multiple years stand to benefit from increased revenue and long-term partnerships with Derby City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TD2285 - Event Security Services

Notice Description

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for Event Security Services. The procurement process adopted by the Council is based on the 'Open' tendering procedure as detailed in the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act") and the Procurement Regulations 2024 (the "Regulations".) The initial contract period is 3 years ; the contract is estimated to commence 01st April 2026 and will expire 31st March 2029. There will be an option to extend the contract for 2 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is 5 years Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 15:00 on Tuesday 10th February 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline to submit clarification questions is 17:00 Tuesday 3rd February 2026. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Wednesday 11th February 2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org (https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for TD2285 or DN802327. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Additional information: Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 15:00 on Tuesday 10th February 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline to submit clarification questions is 17:00 Tuesday 3rd February 2026. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Wednesday 11th February 2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org (https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for TD2285 or DN802327. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-523d7ae2-0c05-4e82-931c-d52c2571aedb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/971d7905-5c48-44a7-aabe-f2dca135233c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,075,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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