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Manned Guarding

WAYTHROUGH

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

04 Aug 2026 at 13:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

09 Apr 2026 at 11:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

16 Feb 2026 at 15:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

03 Oct 2025 at 15:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

12 Sep 2025 at 15:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

28 May 2025 at 14:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The ongoing procurement process by Waythrough, a public undertaking based in Bowburn, United Kingdom, involves the planned procurement of Manned Guarding and Security Services. With the main industry category being services, this tender is currently at the planning stage, with the procurement expected to proceed through the Facilities Management and Workplace Services DPS - GCA RM6264. Notably, businesses must ensure they are registered and admitted to the DPS by 15th September 2026, as the further competition will likely be published on this date. The contract value is projected at £3,770,000, with a contract period from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2029, potentially extending to 31st December 2032.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given its suitability criteria. Companies specialising in security services that are capable of fulfilling manned guarding requirements across the UK are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. By participating in this procurement, businesses have the chance to expand their scope within the public sector, enhance their portfolio, and drive growth through secure governmental contracts. It's imperative for interested parties to ensure their registration with the relevant DPS to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manned Guarding

Notice Description

Provision of Manned Guarding and Security Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052838
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073737-2026
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
£3,770,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 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
WAYTHROUGH
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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