Security Guarding Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2026 at 10:41

Tender

26 Jul 2024 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has recently completed the awarding stage of its public procurement process for Security Guarding Services, having initiated the tendering process earlier. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 79710000 for security services. This tender was divided into two lots: Core Security Guarding Services and Mobile Keyholding Services. The contract was awarded on 2nd March 2026 with a competitive procedure involving negotiation, and the contract starts from 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2031. The services are required across the United Kingdom and additional territories, with a comprehensive contract value of £140 million to £150 million. The procurement method used was selective, indicating a more targeted approach suitable for certain businesses. Notably, the BBC, based in London, is the buying organisation, aiming for efficient and reliable service delivery across various sites.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth within the security service industry, ideal for companies specialising in large-scale security operations and mobile patrolling services. Suitable businesses include those with capabilities for managing substantial manpower and complex security logistics, as well as entities that offer integrated security solutions across multiple geographic areas. With the contract value estimated to reach £150 million, SMEs could potentially benefit through sub-contracting opportunities, especially those able to meet the BBC's requirements for comprehensive and reliable service provision across the specified regions. Moreover, offering such services under a long-term contract duration allows businesses to establish a stable revenue stream while enhancing their credibility and competitive stance within the security services market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Security Guarding Services

Notice Description

Contract Award notice for Security Guarded Services. The BBC is conducting a Tender for the provision of Security Guarding Services .The Tendered Requirement was divided into two (2) separate Lots. Lot 1 - Core Security Guarding Services includes; Security guarding (>350 personnel across 32 sites); Provision of two security control rooms for alarm, CCTV and incident monitoring; Control Room manning, alarm and CCTV monitoring; Mobile patrols; Car Park monitoring and control; Close Protection services; First aid support; Emergency and evacuation duties; Investigation and verification of alarms including fire. Lot 2 - Mobile Keyholding Services including; Alarm Response; Patrols. The BBC awarded one (1) Contract for each Lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-652cf1cd-86e7-4805-8cc9-bc042181e005
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53dcb189-ba37-400d-87bb-26fce1b5babd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MITIE SECURITY SERVICES

THE KEYHOLDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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