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W653 - Event Security Services

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council recently completed a procurement process for the provision of security services at large-scale events, under the title "W653 - Event Security Services". This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically security services, as classified by the CPV code 79710000. The location for the service delivery is in the UKF11 region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage was at the award phase as of 24th September 2025, with the associated contract already signed on 22nd September 2025. The contract is active, covering a period from 23rd September 2025 to 31st March 2026. This direct procurement method, conducted below the competition threshold, resulted in a deal valued at £99,500.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in event security services. Companies like SMEs that offer comprehensive security solutions and have experience in managing safety at large events would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Additionally, understanding municipal procurement regulations and aligning services with statutory safety standards will be crucial for successfully competing in similar direct procurement tenders. Engaging with contracts issued by councils such as Derby City Council could enhance reputational capital and expose businesses to further government contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

W653 - Event Security Services

Notice Description

Security services for events, this is a statutory services for all large scale events. This waiver is to cover the period till the tender process is finalised and contract issued.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a102
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059233-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHOWSEC INTERNATIONAL

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