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Temporary Accommodation Security Services

East Suffolk Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 13:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Aug 2025 at 11:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

03 Jun 2025 at 14:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

30 May 2025 at 11:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by East Suffolk Council, located in Woodbridge, UK, under the title "Temporary Accommodation Security Services". This procurement falls under the security services industry and relates to locations within Lowestoft. The contract was awarded on 17 November 2025, marking the award and contract stage. The council utilised a Competitive Flexible Procedure, a selective procurement method, aiming to secure services for Coppice Court and St Peters Street. Noteworthy deadlines included the submission of expressions of interest by 25 June 2025 and the conclusion of the award period on 12 August 2025. The contract officially started on 12 November 2025, with an optional renewal for an additional year based on funding and approval availability.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for medium-sized security service providers, such as SMEs, seeking to expand their operations in the UK public sector. Businesses experienced in round-the-clock security, handling anti-social behaviour, and working in tandem with local law enforcement will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The procurement process, with its emphasis on both price and quality, allows businesses to showcase not only competitive pricing but also excellence in methodology, performance management, and social value contributions. The successful bidder, Jannet Security Services Ltd, was positioned effectively within this competitive arena, suggesting a strong alignment with these criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Accommodation Security Services

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council ("ESC") is seeking to procure a suitably experienced security company to provide security services for Temporary Accommodation units within Coppice Court, Britten Road, Lowestoft and 141 St Peters Street, Lowestoft to monitor the out of office hours, weekends and bank holidays. Duties and expectations would specifically require presence in the building during the necessary hours, regular hourly patrolling of the communal parts and daily/nightly reporting to ESC of any issues encountered. Security guards/officers would also be required to deal with any anti-social behaviour or non-compliance re any health and safety aspects, clear corridor policy and any illegal activities which could also require reporting and assistance from the local Police authority. ESC intends to procure the contract through a Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: One optional extension of a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052984
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074402-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£332,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£332,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£165,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£165,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Suffolk Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Jannet Security Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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