Tender

Security Provision for Ware Priory Estate

WARE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 10:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ware Town Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "Security Provision for Ware Priory Estate," seeking providers for security, lock-up services, and support for events at the Ware Priory building and its surroundings. The procurement, which is under the category of "Security services," falls into an open competition process below the threshold for public authority sub-central government. Interested parties should note that the tender is currently active, with an enquiry window closing on 18 September 2025 and submission details due by 21 September 2025 at 09:00 BST. The contract, valued at £75,000 net (£90,000 gross) and covering various UK regions, is set to commence on 1 January 2026, running until 31 December 2029, with potential options for increased volume at ad-hoc events.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those experienced in large-scale public venue operations. The open procurement method favours a wide range of businesses, encouraging both local and national providers with the capability to handle security for complex locations and events. Businesses that can demonstrate competitive pricing, coupled with a robust approach to security management and adaptability to increased service requirements due to potential additional events, are likely well-positioned to be considered seriously in this tender process. Interested parties must adhere to the submission guidelines, which encourage electronic entry and suggest sending paper copies for substantial documents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Provision for Ware Priory Estate

Notice Description

To provide a security and lock up service for the Ware Priory building, Fletcher's Lea, surrounding grounds and park and events taking place therein.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Potential for ad-hoc events leading to increased volume.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058cb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050804-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@waretowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01920 460316

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH STREET
Postcode
SG12 9AL
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Ware Priory
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

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