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Community Service Patrol Contract

CROYDON COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 09:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Croydon Council awarded the Community Service Patrol Contract for community safety initiatives involving patrol services and interventions for rough sleepers. The contract is valued at £173,000 and follows a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. This process reached the award stage on August 1, 2025, with the contract period spanning from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026. The services will be provided in Croydon, England, within the postal code CR0 1EA. The industry category covered is patrol services, classified under CPV 79715000.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security or patrol services, with a focus on community safety. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to undertake this contract due to its scale and procurement method. Parkguard Ltd, an SME, has secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similar companies to engage in public sector contracts, particularly in local government community initiatives. Business studies of local industry needs and capacity building could enhance competitiveness in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Service Patrol Contract

Notice Description

Community Safety through patrol and rough sleepers interventions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2e2acb-8c56-41e4-a62e-1316d65abe7e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79715000 - Patrol services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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
CROYDON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARKGUARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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