Planning

Manned Guarding

WAYTHROUGH

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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 "Manned Guarding" has been initiated by Waythrough, a public undertaking based in Bowburn, UK. This tender involves the provision of security services throughout the United Kingdom, with an anticipated contract value of £3,070,000. The procurement is in the planning stage, and subsequent notices are expected to be released in April 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 30th June 2026 and conclude on 29th June 2029, with a potential extension until 2031. This opportunity has experienced delays due to limited resources, as reflected in the amended timeline.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). As Waythrough is a public undertaking, businesses participating in this tender can enhance their growth by securing long-term contracts and building a robust portfolio in the public sector. Companies with expertise in manned guarding and security services across various regions in the UK are well-positioned to compete for this lucrative opportunity, given the high value and expansive service demands.

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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/013945-2026
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
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 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
Gary Johnson
Contact Email
gary.johnson@waythrough.org.uk
Contact Phone
01325 731160

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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