Award

W653 - Event Security Services

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "W653 - Event Security Services," has been concluded by Derby City Council. This contract, under the industry category of security services, involved providing statutory security services for large scale events in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a direct award method, reflecting a streamlined process that culminated in an active award status on 22nd September 2025. Covering a contract period from 23rd September 2025 to 31st March 2026, the total value of the contract stands at £99,500. The buyer, Derby City Council, is based in Derby, England and can be reached via procurement@derby.gov.uk. The award was published on 24th September 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those categorised as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a direct award process employed in this instance, SMEs capable of quickly mobilising event security services can leverage such opportunities for growth by establishing strong relationships with local authorities. Firms like SHOWSEC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, already an SME, have benefited from such procurement processes. This contract exemplifies how security service providers, particularly those within the East Midlands, can enhance their portfolios and expand their business through public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

W653 - Event Security Services

Notice Description

Security services for events, this is a statutory services for all large scale events. This waiver is to cover the period till the tender process is finalised and contract issued.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74f97436-ee32-40aa-891b-21b0ed1a7206
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2489becc-8806-4854-ae01-86c0710f05af
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
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
£99,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHOWSEC INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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