Security Guarding Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2026 at 12:17

Tender

26 Jul 2024 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed its procurement process for the provision of "Security Guarding Services," with the contract awarded on 31st March 2026. The procurement focused on the services industry, specifically security services, within the United Kingdom. The process followed a competitive procedure with negotiation, classified under CPV code 79710000. Initially, two lots were tendered, but both were cancelled due to initial evaluations. Ultimately, contracts were awarded to Mitie Security Limited and The Keyholding Company Limited. The procurement stage reached completion, and all tender submissions and payments were conducted in sterling under English law.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies within the security services sector. Businesses with capabilities in extensive security guarding, control room operations, and mobile keyholding services are well-suited to compete. The BBC required over 350 personnel for its operations across 32 sites, making this an apt opportunity for large security firms like Mitie Security Limited. Smaller firms, such as The Keyholding Company Limited, which was also awarded a contract, can benefit through focused services like mobile keyholding and alarm response, showcasing that both SMEs and large companies can find growth potential in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Security Guarding Services

Notice Description

Security Guarding Services

Lot Information

Core Security Guarding Services

Security Guarding Services

Options: Suppliers can bid for 1 or more lots.

Mobile Keyholding Services

Security Guarding Services

Options: Suppliers can bid for 1 or more lots

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0484ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050835-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

THE KEYHOLDING

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