Planning

Market Sounding - Supply of Security Services to Leeds City Council

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Oct 2025 at 12:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 May 2025 at 14:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is planning a procurement process titled "Market Sounding - Supply of Security Services to Leeds City Council", which falls under the services industry category focused on security services (CPV code: 79710000). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with significant dates including a market engagement deadline on 5th November 2025. The project is located in Leeds, within the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKE42 region. The contract is valued at approximately £3,948,000 and is intended to commence on 1st April 2026, concluding by 31st March 2030. This procurement process involves a framework agreement with the main procurement category being services and is above the threshold, signifying its substantial size and value.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those capable of supplying security guarding for council estates, markets, events, and housing-related support services. The contract is structured into five lots, allowing businesses to focus on their specific areas of expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be suitable for such organisations. With an open procurement method offering transparency and competitive bidding, companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts can find this tender a significant avenue for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Sounding - Supply of Security Services to Leeds City Council

Notice Description

The contract will be divided into 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supply of Security Guarding to Council Estates and Premises Lot 2 - Supply of Security Guarding to Council Markets Lot 3 - Supply of Security Guarding to Council Events Lot 4 - Supply of Security Guarding to Housing Related Support Commissioned Services arrangement. Lot 5 - Emergency Short notice Security Guarding to Council Estates, Markets, Events or Commissioned Services

Planning Information

103193 - Market Sounding - Supply of Security Services to Leeds City Council Documents to be found at https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER using the above reference number.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05135b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067498-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,290,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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