Award

Security Services for Boston Events

BOSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 16:55

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 13:35

Tender

26 Aug 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Boston Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, was to secure a contractor for providing security services at several events. The titled contract, "Security Services for Boston Events," covers the annual Christmas Market and May Fair, with future events potentially added during the contract term. The contract period starts on 17th November 2025 and is slated to run until 16th November 2028, with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement was executed through an open competition method, detailed under UK legislation 2023/54. With a gross contract value of £90,000, this award process is complete and is significant for its extensive regional engagement across various UK locations, including but not limited to UKC, UKD, and UKF. Public Sector Partnership Services Ltd facilitated the procurement process, while Marvellous Security Services Limited was awarded the contract for their services.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in public security services. With the flexibility of additional scheduled events over the contract duration, businesses engaged in providing security services have the chance to expand their influence and operational reach throughout regions in the UK. The open competition procurement method and below-threshold criteria made it an accessible opportunity for numerous bidders, with Marvellous Security Services Limited successfully securing the award amidst a competitive field. Through such engagements, small to medium enterprises with expertise in licensed and compliant security staffing stand to benefit significantly in terms of visibility and contract experience within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Security Services for Boston Events

Notice Description

Boston Borough Council (BBC) are seeking a suitably qualified company to undertake security provisions at a number of scheduled events. The two known events currently are the annual Christmas Market from Friday 28th November - Sunday 30th November 2025 and the annual May Fair, taking place on Saturday 2nd May - Saturday 9th May 2026 (Security coverage will also include Thursday 31st April and Saturday 9th May PM for fair build and takedown). Please note, other events may be scheduled throughout the term of the contract, so coverage will be required. Notice will be given in advance of any events scheduled.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058dde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073718-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@pspsl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOSTON
Postcode
PE21 8QR
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARVELLOUS SECURITY SERVICES

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