Award

Security Services

MEDWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council has completed the procurement process for security services, awarding the contract to Chase Services Group Ltd. This contract will serve to support Medway Council's properties in Chatham, UKJ41, over an initial three-year period starting from 1st April 2026, with the possibility of extensions up to a total of seven years. The procurement followed an open procedure, and the award was announced on 27th January 2026. The overall contract value is set at £2.1 million, with gross amounting to £2.52 million. This contract falls within the services category and adheres to regulations mentioned in UKPGA 2023/54. A standstill period will conclude on 5th February 2026.

The awarded contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security services and associated works, particularly those able to meet the demands of supporting public property infrastructure. Given that Medway Council engaged in an open procurement method, this signifies a competitive landscape. Businesses of various scales participated, including SMEs, which had a notable presence with 10 bids reaching the final stage. Firms that can demonstrate excellence in pricing, quality, and social value measure are well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities that Medway Council might offer, fostering long-term partnerships and expansion potential within the public sector services market.

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Notice Title

Security Services

Notice Description

Security services and associated works that the appointed Contractor will perform to support the running of Medway Council properties. Period of Contract: The contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, and then a further 2 year period up to a maximum term of 7 years. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009746763

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, and then a further 2 year period up to a maximum term of 7 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a69e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007130-2026
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
Large

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
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nigel Ford
Contact Email
nigel.ford@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01634332088

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHASE SERVICES GROUP

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