Planning

TD2330 - Security Services

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 15:27

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

30 May 2025 at 14:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is planning a procurement process for security services under the tender reference TD2330. The tender is intended to commence in March/April 2026, targeting service provision for both Derby City Council and Derby Homes. The contract will deliver comprehensive security services, ensuring the protection of people, property, and assets, with a customer-focused approach. This procurement falls under the planned stage, with the key deadline for Stage 1 tender submissions set for March 27, 2026. The procurement process will adopt an open procedure with the Competitive Flexible Procedure consisting of two stages. The successful supplier will likely maintain operations in a local office to ensure effective and responsive service management in Derby, UKF11 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the security services sector, especially those capable of providing a robust, customer-focused service. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process accommodates SMEs. The contract provides potential for business growth with an initial three-year term, extendable by an additional two years based on performance. Businesses with experience in managing comprehensive security frameworks and capable of providing a value-for-money solution are particularly well-suited for this tender. The procurement process, run on Derby City Council's e-Procurement System, encourages electronic submissions and prioritises both price and quality in the award criteria. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TD2330 - Security Services

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER - THIS NOTICE SEEKS TO ALERT THE MARKET THAT IT IS OUR INTENTION TO TENDER IN MARCH / APRIL 2026. ALL INFORMATION WITHIN THE THIS NOTICE INCLUDING TIMESCALES IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE . Contract for the Provision of Security Services. The successful Service Provider awarded the Contract will be responsible for providing the service for Derby City Council and Derby Homes. The service will deliver a comprehensive security provision that identifies and mitigates all potential risks, ensuring the protection of people, property, and assets while safeguarding the interests of the Council. It will adopt a proactive, customer-focused approach, with security staff treating customers, visitors, and colleagues with dignity and respect at all times. The contract will provide a cost-effective, value-for-money solution that fully meets the Council's operational and financial requirements. All security staff will be directly employed by the service provider, with no sub-contracting permitted other than for the installation and removal of CCTV. In addition, the contractor will maintain a local operational office to ensure effective management, responsiveness, and continuity of service. The procurement will likely be run under the Competitive Flexible Procedure. This will consist of two (2) stages: Stage 1 - Invitation to Participate Stage 1 will likely consist of assessment of the PSQ which will identify those Suppliers which meet the Conditions of Participation. The Council will also likely use scored and weighted questions in the PSQ to arrive at a shortlist. Further details will be confirmed when the tender goes live. Stage 2 - Invitation to Submit Final Tenders Suppliers successful from Stage 1 will be invited to submit their tenders which will consist of their pricing, quality and social value methodologies. The tender submission deadlines stated below only refer to Stage 1. The tender will be conducted on the Council's e-Procurement System - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/. Suppliers are encouraged to create an account before the tender goes live in order to have sufficient time to review the tender documents and submit a bid on time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional Sites may be added as part of the ever changing council portfolio of sites. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is underway in several areas across the country and may result in changes to council structures, service delivery and responsibilities, and geographical coverage during the life of the contract. For this contract it is anticipated that the effects of LGR may lead to an increased service demand or the need to extend provision to new areas or client groups. For further details please visit the government website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/local-government-reorganisation-policy-and-programme-updates

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for two (2) years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is five (5) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009073-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-01-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF11 Derby
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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