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Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 08:13

Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is planning a procurement process for security services manned guarding under the title "LBWF Security Services Manned Guarding 2024". This contract, falling under the industry category of public security, law, and order services, is expected to commence on 1st April 2025 and will last until 31st March 2028, with an optional extension of up to 24 months, potentially extending the contract to 31st March 2030. The procurement is currently at the planning stage as of 14th July 2026. The geographical focus is on England, United Kingdom, and the budget for the financial years 2025 to 2030 has been outlined, with an annual allocation of £800,000. The total contract value is anticipated to be £5,798,058.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in public security services. The procurement process adheres to the Crown Commercial Service Framework, making it an attractive prospect for experienced organisations like G4S Secured Solutions, already earmarked for contract execution. Companies engaged in public security, law and order, and general security services are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. However, it's important to note that the tender is not specifically seeking small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting a preference for larger, established entities. This procurement offers a platform for business growth through a significant, long-term government contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

LBWF Security Services Manned Guarding 2024

Notice Description

Contract for the manned guarding using the Crown Commercial Service Framework. Contract to commence on 1 st April 2025 and, subject to earlier termination in accordance with the Contract, to continue until midnight on 31st March 2028. Contract Period may be extended for up to a maximum 24 months, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 31st March 2030. For the Contract to commence on 1st April 2025 the Contract must be duly executed by 31st March 2025 by G4S secured Solutions and the Council by that date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df5cc196-b6a9-4022-b6a9-137570c9ed50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752198e3-f0e5-4033-a0e8-be144492d470
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,798,058 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20282 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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