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MTCBC Provision of Security Services 2025

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2025 at 14:28

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 10:34

Planning

25 Sep 2024 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has successfully completed a competitive tendering process for the provision of security services, culminating in the award of a single supplier Framework Agreement to Specialist Security Co Limited. This agreement, classified under CPV code 79710000 for security services, is designed to offer manned guarding, key holding, opening/closing premises, and mobile patrol services throughout the borough of Merthyr Tydfil. The procurement process followed a selective, restricted procedure and is in the award stage, with the framework agreement initially set for two years with the possibility of extending to a maximum of four years. The contract, signed on 18th September 2025, is valued at approximately £2,695,727.84.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for those specialising in security and related services. The framework agreement offers the possibility of future call-off contracts, allowing for tailored security solutions across various locations, which can be a significant source of revenue for businesses with the capability to scale their operations in response to varied site requirements. Particularly suited to SMEs in the security industry, this contract highlights the importance of a strong technical proposition, reflected in the emphasis on quality over price in the award criteria. Businesses with experience in delivering comprehensive security services and a track record of reliability and efficiency in manned guarding and mobile patrol are well-positioned to leverage this procurement opportunity to expand their footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Title

MTCBC Provision of Security Services 2025

Notice Description

Following a competitive tendering process, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is awarding a Framework Agreement for the provision of Security Services. This will be a single supplier Framework and provide for manned guarding, key holding, opening/closing premises and mobile patrol services at various locations throughout the Local Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is awarding a single Supplier Framework Agreement for a period of 2 years (fixed) with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months taking the total to a maximum length to 4 years. It is expected that call-off contracts will be let for known sites and their requirements shortly after the Framework is awarded. Any additional sites/requirements will be let via future call-offs.

Renewal: This Framework will be for an initial 24 months with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049d93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057801-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,695,727 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 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
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@merthyr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1685725000

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST SECURITY

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