Planning

Security Services

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, through its Corporate Procurement Services, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for Security Services. The procurement is classified under the services category and is to be conducted in accordance with Welsh devolved regulations. The location for the service delivery is in the United Kingdom, specifically in Wales (UKL region). This procurement is regarding the planned requirements for security services, and the current notice, a Pipeline notice, was published on 22nd May 2025. Future communication is expected with a notice set to be published by 1st October 2025. The procurement is planned to start on the 1st of April 2026, running until the end of March 2034.

Businesses specialising in security services are encouraged to explore this opportunity, given its suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The Welsh Government’s emphasis on central government-level services provides a significant opportunity for business growth in the public sector. Enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive security solutions within the United Kingdom, particularly those understanding devolved regulatory environments, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The long duration of the contract presents potential for sustained business relationships and steady revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Services

Notice Description

Pipeline notice for the Welsh Government planned requirements for Security Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024786-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 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
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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