This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 11:02

TenderUpdate

23 Mar 2026 at 10:14

Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 15:24

Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 15:27

Planning

30 May 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has completed the award stage of a security services contract titled "TD2330 - Security Services". This contract, focused on safeguarding people, property, and assets, will be delivered in Derby and potentially extended due to potential Local Government Reorganisation. The procurement process employed an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to NVC Security Ltd. The total contract value is approximately £12,604,944.36, including VAT, with a potential extension spanning up to five years from the start date of 1st November 2026. The contract reflects the council's focus on value for money and operational efficiency, specifically excluding sub-contracting except for CCTV-related work, and emphasizes maintaining a local operational office for effective service delivery.

This contract provides significant growth opportunities for security service providers, especially SMEs capable of offering comprehensive, customer-focused security solutions without sub-contracting, aside from specific allowances for CCTV. Given the potential for increased demand and geographical expansion, businesses that are adaptable to governmental structural changes and capable of scaling their services could strategically benefit. Organisations that can demonstrate comprehensive security management, deliver high service quality, and engage effectively with clients will find themselves well-positioned in this renewed public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

TD2330 - Security Services

Notice Description

Contract for the Provision of Security Services. The successful Supplier 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 operational office to ensure effective management, responsiveness, and continuity of service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: There is a maximum core budget for the full duration of the contract (including optional extensions): * PS8,080,092.54 (Excluding VAT) * PS9,696,111.05 (Including VAT) Due to the potential impact of the Local Government Reorganisation this value may rise from Year 3. Therefore, the total contract value may rise to PS10,504,120.29 (Excluding VAT) PS12,604,944.36 (Including VAT). These figures are estimations and due to only being in the early stages of the process the Council cannot give any commitment on these figures but would like to build scope into the Contract should the need arise. 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 three (3) years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is five (5) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067201-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,504,120 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,504,120 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£10,504,120 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-01-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NVC SECURITY

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