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Security Partner for Guarding and Void Properties

Milton Keynes City Council

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 13:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
AwardUpdate

05 Jan 2026 at 17:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

22 Dec 2025 at 15:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

23 Apr 2025 at 10:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

23 Apr 2025 at 10:36

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TenderUpdate

22 Apr 2025 at 18:17

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Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 17:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of manned security and k9 services, concluding with an active contract awarded to SSG Support Services Group Ltd from Romford. The procurement, classified under security services, aims to create a secure environment within Milton Keynes and includes services like static guarding, manned events, mobile officer coverage, and dog handling. This open procedure, which reached the award stage, started with market engagement on 24th February 2025 and culminated in contract signing on 1st February 2026. The contract period spans from 2026 to 2028, with a potential extension until 2029, focusing on Milton Keynes, UK. The contract is valued at £750,000 and was above threshold procurement, supported by the legal basis under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those offering static and manned guarding, event management, and canine security. Large-scale suppliers like SSG Support Services Group Ltd are well-suited due to the comprehensive security provisions required. The existing contractual arrangements suggest potential growth and expansion within the security industry, catering to Milton Keynes City Council's ongoing and evolving safety requirements. Such contracts allow businesses to gain valuable experience, develop credentials, and establish a reputable portfolio that can lead to further procurement opportunities, reinforcing their market presence and enabling business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Partner for Guarding and Void Properties

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council tendered for the provision of manned security and K9 services. Milton Keynes City Council security objective is to use systems and staffing arrangements to help us provide a safe and secure working environment for MKCC staff, customers, and visitors. The MKCC Security department is responsible for the policies and procedures that define our approach and our response to security concerns. The winning bidder will be expected to provide AD Hoc Security Provision to Milton Keynes City Council to include but not limited to: * Static Guarding (Cover) * Man Guarding/Events * Mobile officer (Cover) * Dog handler Market Engagement was conducted on the 24th February 2025 and was published on FTS portal on 30th January 2025.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Option to extend for 1 year at the Councils discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012884-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

79700000 - Investigation and security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2027-07-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Milton Keynes City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SSG Support Services Group Ltd

Further Information

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