Planning

Manned Guarding, Front of House & Security Concierge Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 16:05

PlanningUpdate

16 Jan 2026 at 15:03

Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is planning a tender process for "Manned Guarding, Front of House & Security Concierge Services" focused on multiple locations within the County of Lancashire. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically security services, and is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties must submit their expression of interest by 13th February 2026. The planned commencement date for the contract is 1st August 2026, extending to 31st July 2028, with a potential renewal up to 2030. With a considerable estimated value of £12 million gross, this opportunity is primarily aimed at service providers capable of offering a comprehensive range of security services, such as manned guarding, access control, and security concierge services.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in security services. SMEs with expertise in static guarding, mobile patrols, and event security, as well as niche services like K9 handling and reactive security works, will find this contract particularly attractive. The contract outlines both core and ad hoc services, offering a chance for businesses to showcase flexibility and capability in diverse security operations. Participation in this tender not only opens the possibility of securing a lucrative contract but also elevates a company's profile within the public sector procurement landscape. Businesses that can highlight their adeptness in providing both comprehensive and tailored security solutions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manned Guarding, Front of House & Security Concierge Services

Notice Description

The Authority has an ongoing requirement for the provision of Site Security Services and Front of house concierge services. The services are provided at multiple locations within the County of Lancashire for the Authority. Note - Specialist Security service requirements are included in this contract. The core services that are required and will be included within the scope of the contract are as detailed below: * Manned Guarding o Static Guarding o Access Control / Door Supervision o Mobile Patrol Officers (foot & vehicle) o Corporate special purpose o Events o K9 Handlers o Key Holding o Alarm Response / Monitoring o Reactive security works * Front of House / Security Concierge services * Transport Safety Officers Non-core services required on an ad hoc basis as detailed below: * Close Protection Officers * Security Consultancy

Planning Information

Lancashire County Council are seeking expression of interest for the full service portfolio of this contract as listed in the scope. The initial outline specification for these services is available on request. Please contact casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk Please return expression of interest to casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052213
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004046-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD

Contact Name
CAS Procurement Team
Contact Email
casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk, support@socialvalueportal.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Vauxhall
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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