Planning

Manned Guarding

WAYTHROUGH

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PlanningUpdate

09 Apr 2026 at 11:43

PlanningUpdate

16 Feb 2026 at 15:25

PlanningUpdate

03 Oct 2025 at 15:08

PlanningUpdate

12 Sep 2025 at 15:12

Planning

28 May 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Manned Guarding" service is managed by Waythrough, a public undertaking based in Bowburn, United Kingdom. The tender involves the provision of manned guarding and security services, falling under the services industry category with a budget of £3,070,000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract period from 5th October 2026 to 4th October 2029, and the potential for renewal extending until 4th October 2031. Key dates to note include the publishing of a future notice by 1st June 2026. The tender procedure is open and suitability includes both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a fair competitive landscape.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in security services due to its high value and extended contract duration. Security companies, especially those familiar with the UK market, can leverage this opportunity to secure a long-term contract. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, given the expressed suitability criteria, enhancing their market presence and capability by aligning with a reputable buyer like Waythrough. The project also allows businesses to showcase their expertise in manned guarding operations, potentially opening doors to further contracting opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Manned Guarding

Notice Description

Provision of Manned Guarding and Security Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052838
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032368-2026
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
£3,070,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2029 3-4 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
WAYTHROUGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOWBURN
Postcode
DH6 5PF
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Coxhoe
Westminster Constituency
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor

Further Information

Notice Documents

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