Planning

Request for Information for Concierge, Security and Event Services

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Jul 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "Request for Information for Concierge, Security and Event Services." This initiative falls under the services industry category and is aimed at engaging with suppliers for potential solutions within the areas of site security, event stewarding, concierge, and mobile security services, among others. The procurement process is being organised at Northallerton, with a specific focus on UKE2 region in the United Kingdom. Key dates include a scheduled milestone for a Request for Information by 18 August 2025 and a potential future notice by 10 November 2025. The procurement is conducted under the UKPGA legal basis and encompasses a total estimated value of £8,000,000 GBP, catering particularly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender opens expansive opportunities for businesses specialising in security and event management services to engage with a significant sub-central government authority. Suppliers can contribute to shaping the final tender specifications and align their offerings with the forthcoming requirements of North Yorkshire Council, positioning themselves for sustainable growth through a long-term contract due to commence on 1 May 2026 and end by 30 April 2031. Companies with expertise in security services, event organisation, and facility management within the designated region would find themselves well-suited to compete and collaborate in this procurement process, especially considering the Authority’s interest in additional supplier engagement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Request for Information for Concierge, Security and Event Services

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Council (the Authority) is requesting information from suppliers to help determine the scope and feasibility of its requirement, to understand the range of potential solutions available in the market, and to assist with drafting a potential future tender specification for concierge, security and event services for the Council and its venues. The Authority are interested in the following range of services: * Site and event security services * Event stewarding services * Concierge and reception services * Mobile security, patrol and guard services * Cash collection services The Authority intends to gather this information through written responses to this RFI. The Authority is also considering additional engagement with suppliers, and suppliers are requested to indicate if they would be willing to undertake further engagement with the Council as part of their response.

Planning Information

To complete the Request for Information, please go to Yortender: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER Search for opportunity reference: 101628. Request for information can be found as a broadcast message.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0566ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043425-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

79992000 - Reception services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Taylor
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1609533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

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