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Security Services

Cheshire East Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

23 Dec 2025 at 08:32

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

09 Dec 2025 at 10:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 10:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has engaged in a public procurement process for the provision of security services, structured as an open procedure. The contract, identified under the title "Security Services," was initially announced on 8th August 2025, with a tender deadline on 12th September 2025. The procurement process aimed to select a provider for key security functions such as mobile patrols, key holding, and static guarding services across Crewe, within the UKD62 region. The final award notice published on 9th December 2025, following the initial tender stage, highlighted the comprehensive nature of the security services required, valued at an estimated £950,000. Despite the cancellation of the initial tender on 23rd December 2025 due to misalignments in pricing and specifications, a decision to initiate a new procurement opportunity in the following year was confirmed.

This security services contract offers sizeable growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering a high standard of service across security domains, benefiting especially SMEs with expertise in managing comprehensive security operations. With 35 initial bids and 14 progressing to the final stage, competition is robust, suggesting a strong interest in the sector. The Council's requirements favour entities proficient in delivering integrated security solutions throughout the borough under a single oversight structure. Businesses seeking to expand their presence in public sector security contracts would find this tender advantageous, particularly companies equipped to provide 24/7 operations and responsive service models. The ongoing and revised procurement process underscores the Council's strategic intent to secure quality security services while fostering competitive business engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Services

Notice Description

The scope of Services comprises the following main service elements: Mobile patrols; Key holding and alarm response; Static guards; Locking/unlocking services; and Ad-hoc security services. The Service Provider shall provide a professionally managed, high quality security, service that complies with all legislation governing the security industry and shall be contactable by Cheshire East Borough Council 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The value in this notice of PS950,000 excluding VAT is the highest estimated potential value and will be dependent on uptake of services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085626-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2029-08-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Postcode Area
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SSG SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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