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Manned Guarding, Front of House & Security Concierge Services

Lancashire County Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 15:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

16 Jan 2026 at 15:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire County Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Manned Guarding, Front of House, and Security Concierge Services across multiple locations within Lancashire county. This procurement, identified by the title "Manned Guarding, Front of House & Security Concierge Services," falls under the services industry category with a primary focus on security services. The open procurement procedure is set with a gross estimated value of £12,000,000 and spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with potential renewals extending the period to 2030. Interested parties should note the tender submission deadline is by 6th July 2026, with the awarding process concluding on 24th July 2026. Bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically via the Fusion Supplier Portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security service industry, including those that offer static and mobile guarding, access control, K9 handling, and alarm response services. The framework agreement allows for services to be provided on an as-needed basis across diverse council service areas such as Facilities Management, Property Services, and Highways & Transport, offering substantial opportunities for sustained business growth over the contract term. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the contractual and geographic scope, are well-suited to compete, particularly those with expertise in dynamic and responsive security solutions and those offering innovative pricing strategies to match the council's demand for both core and ad hoc security functions.

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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. The core services 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 o Reactive security works * Front of House / Security Concierge services * Transport Safety Officers (PTSO's) Services required on an ad hoc basis as detailed below: * Close Protection Officers * Security Consultancy The services will be provided for the following Service areas within Lancashire County Council: * Facilities Management * Property Services * Estates * Estates LCDL * Waste Management * Highways & Transport The services will be called off from the Contract by each of the service areas independently as and when required. Call off for the services will be made via a purchase order and or a works order raised in the Authorities own system (PAMS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will provide for the Services including fixed resource requirements and any extra ad hoc security requirements in line with the scope of the contract services

Renewal: The Authority proposes to enter into one Contract with the successful Tenderer. The initial Contract period will be two (2) years, after such time the Authority may extend the Contract by any number of defined periods, provided that the total duration does not exceed forty eight (48) months or 4 years. The anticipated Commencement Date is 1st September 2026.

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/055348-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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