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Security Services at Swale House

Swale Borough Council

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02 Jun 2026 at 11:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of security services at Swale House, located in East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, postal code ME10 3HT. This tender falls under the services category with a focus on security services, identified by CPV code 79710000. The process was conducted as a selective procurement through a call-off from the ESPO Security Services Framework. The contract, valued at £114,903.14, commenced on 1st May 2026 and will run until 30th April 2029. The award stage was finalised with Graffins Services Limited as the supplier. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th January 2026 and the awarding of the contract on 24th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in the security services sector to showcase their expertise and build a portfolio in public sector contracting. Companies that are well-versed with and part of procurement frameworks, particularly those capable of providing skilled SIA personnel, would find this contract highly beneficial to their business growth. It's an ideal opportunity for small to medium enterprises looking to expand services within the Kent region and strengthen their relationship with local government entities. The involvement of an SME, Graffins Services Limited, emphasizes the openness of the procurement process to smaller providers, allowing them an avenue to increase their market presence and client base in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Services at Swale House

Notice Description

The contract will involve providing an SIA presence in Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3HT. Additional information: Further competition via the ESPO Security Services Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9797e4d2-84cd-4e94-b6e1-1823cf79f182
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4f3bff5-399e-40bf-a4da-5b003abd9250
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£114,903 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,903 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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
Swale Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Graffins Services Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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