Supported Hostels Security Services Contract

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

12 May 2026 at 14:58

Planning

01 Apr 2026 at 11:49

Planning

17 Sep 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is actively seeking proposals for a Supported Hostels Security Services Contract, under the procurement ID DN788550. This procurement exercise, initiated on 12 May 2026, involves a selective competitive flexible procedure designed to appoint a single supplier. The primary purpose is to ensure security services for five supported hostels located in London: Manor Place, Jo Richards House, David Barker House, Northcott House, and Keyworth Street Hostel. The contract, initially planned for three years, offers an extension potential of up to two additional years, and emphasizes providing security service during out-of-hours, with specific attention to vulnerable residents' safety. The core industry category of this procurement is security services, and interested participants must submit their expression of interest by 2 June 2026, with the award period concluding on 29 October 2026.

This tender presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in security services for social care environments. The procurement favours companies with a robust track record in safeguarding vulnerable adults and experience in supported hostel settings. The evaluation of proposals will be balanced, with 50% of the score based on price, 40% on quality, and 10% on social value, allowing companies of all sizes, including SMEs and VCSEs, to compete effectively. Firms that can showcase innovative strategies, employ trained and licensed personnel, and demonstrate a commitment to social value, such as employing local staff, will find this tender aligns with their business objectives and capacity to contribute to community well-being.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supported Hostels Security Services Contract

Notice Description

Southwark Council is looking to procure a Security service to ensure building and occupant safety across 5 supported hostels in the borough: Manor Place, Jo Richards House, David Barker House, Northcott House and Keyworth Street Hostel. Support is given in a range of complex support needs from domestic violence, substance misuse, mental health and offending. The full scope of the services to be provided is set out in the Specification issued within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document. However, the focus of the Service is on providing out-of-hours security cover at the supported hostels with Security staff primarily responsible for ensuring that the building and occupants are safe and secure. Hours of service are as follows: a. Monday to Friday 20:00 to 08:00 (Daily) b. Saturday & Sunday 08:00 - 08:00 (Monday) - Please note 24-hour cover at weekends c. Public Holidays 08:00 - 08:00 (the following working day) - Please note 24-hour cover A minimum of two officers to be deployed at each hostel at any one time. The Supplier shall be responsible for the provision of gender appropriate security staff to meet the supported hostels' security requirements including at the female only hostel. The Contract is for an initial period of three (3) years with the option to extend for any period or periods up to a maximum of two (2) further years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract is for an initial period of three (3) years with the option to extend for any period or periods up to a maximum of two (2) further years.

Planning Information

The engagement process will comprise One to One supplier events via Teams. Two days have currently been set aside to talk to interested parties individually on 25 and 26 September 2025. Each session will last approximately 30 mins at which Southwark will briefly set out what it is looking for, then invite each supplier to respond and pose any questions suppliers might have about the contract or the procurement. Note that the consultation may be recorded or notes taken to ensure that the resulting tender pack provides information such that all bidders have the same information and no potential bidder unable to make the dates is disadvantaged. Suppliers should contact Wayne Haywood (wayne.haywood@southwark.gov.uk / Tel: 0207 525 5000) to arrange their half hour slot on 25 or 26 September 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043583-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£5,525,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,525,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2027 - 19 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-12-04

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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