Planning

Provision of Static Guarding, Mobile Patrol, Key Handling and other Security Services

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Provision of Static Guarding, Mobile Patrol, Key Handling and other Security Services". This procurement falls under the services category with an estimated value of GBP 4,200,000. The contract will cover security services such as mobile patrols and static guarding at various locations across Swansea. The procurement process follows Welsh devolved regulations, with the main procurement category being services related to security (CPV code: 79710000). Interested businesses should note the planned start date for the contract is 1st September 2025, concluding on 31st July 2027, with a possible extension to 31st July 2029. A future notice is expected by 4th June 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, especially those experienced in providing static guarding and mobile patrols. The City & County of Swansea's emphasis on security across various corporate sites offers significant growth potential for SMEs and VCSEs within the security industry. The framework agreement allows for extensive engagement, and businesses capable of delivering reliable and scalable security solutions stand to benefit from this procurement opportunity. Firms looking to expand their reach in the Welsh security services market will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Provision of Static Guarding, Mobile Patrol, Key Handling and other Security Services

Notice Description

Swansea Council have a wide range of security needs, requiring services such as mobile patrols, static guarding of corporate sites, key holding, gate opening and other related security services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025373-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
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
4 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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