Award

Security Services

MEDWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2026 at 10:40

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council has concluded the procurement process for security services at its properties, located in Chatham, United Kingdom (UKJ41), under an open procedure. Chase Services Group Ltd has been awarded the contract, following the award stage on 20 March 2026. The contract commences on 1 April 2026 and spans three years, with options for extension totalling up to seven years. This procurement falls within the services category, with a total value of £2,520,000, and aligns with the legal framework provided by the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in security services to expand their portfolios and establish long-term partnerships. Large-scale enterprises involved in security services are particularly well-suited to vie for similar contracts. The open procurement method invites potential bidders to leverage quality service offerings, competitive pricing, and social value measures to secure future contracts, encouraging growth within the sector and fostering innovation in the delivery of security services. Given the initial stage involved twenty-four bids, including ten from SMEs, there's room for diverse participation and competitiveness.

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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.

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/025621-2026
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
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
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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