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Security Provisions

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

09 Oct 2026 at 09:09

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
TenderCancellation

13 Jul 2026 at 14:14

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

13 Jul 2026 at 14:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Jan 2026 at 19:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 18:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council procured security services across four areas in Bradford: stewarding and guarding at its four theatre venues; security for indoor and outdoor events and polling stations; guarding at markets and offices, including ad hoc cover; and keyholding, mobile patrols and alarm response. The theatre work covers safety stewards, SIA-licensed guards and supervisors, front-of-stage pit management and teams, and security managers. Event and keyholding services also cover variable demand. The markets and office lot covers guarding and additional ad hoc requirements. Delivery is for council venues and services in Bradford. This is a multi-area security contract, with separate requirements ranging from event staffing to patrol and response provision.

The procurement was awarded on 22 January 2026 through an open procedure. Leon Guarding & FM Limited won the theatre lot for £108,528 and the indoor and outdoor events lot for £223,440. Kings Security Limited and Kings Guarding Solutions Limited jointly won the markets and office guarding lot for £3,481,832. The keyholding, mobile patrols and response lot was not awarded; its associated award was cancelled on 13 July 2026, with no reason stated. The three awarded contracts were signed on 7 July 2026 for the markets and office lot, with contract periods running from 7 July 2026 to 12 July 2028 and a possible extension to 12 July 2031. The original tender deadline was 10 November 2025. Evaluation weighted price at 50%, quality at 40% and social value at 10%.

For future requirements from Bradford Council, relevant suppliers will need to show they can deliver security staffing and guarding across venues, public events, polling stations, markets and offices, or provide keyholding, mobile patrols and alarm response. Event and theatre work calls for capable stewarding teams, front-of-stage pit management, supervisors and security managers, with staff trained and experienced in their assigned duties. The stated requirements include valid SIA licences; ACT and SCaN training for guards on event and keyholding services; and, for theatre security, compliance with NSI guidance and BS 7858 screening and BS 7499 static guarding, or equivalent. Suppliers should be prepared to manage changing demand, maintain training and certification compliance, deliver timely monthly performance reports and keep substantiated complaints low. Quality and social value formed 50% of the evaluation combined, alongside price.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Provisions

Notice Description

Bradford Council are looking to procure Security Provisions split into 4 lots covering the following commodity areas: Lot 1 Security Stewarding Guarding Theatres Lot 2 Security Stewarding Guarding Services for Indoor/outdoor events Lot 3 Security Markets & Office Guarding and Adhoc cover Lot 4 Security Key Holding, Mobile Patrols & Response Contract term based on 2 + 2 + 1 years subject to performance.

Lot Information

Security Stewarding, Guarding Theatres - Lot

Bradford Theatres requires the provision of a range of stewarding/security services for indoor events at all four of its entertainment venues. The range of services required include: Safety Stewards, SIA Licensed Guards, SIA Licensed Security, Front of Stage Pit Management and Pit Teams, SIA Supervisors and SIA Managers. It is expected the successful Supplier shall work with the Authority to adhere to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 1 - also known as Martyn's Law which came into effect 04/04/2025. The services delivered under this contract are to be provided by experienced, fully trained staff in the services they are providing, and in accordance with the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) guidelines, BS 7858 (security screening of individuals employed in a security environment, and/or equivalent), BS 7499 Static Guarding. Contract value noted covers the estimated total contract value including extensions. Full Procurement Documentation may be accessed via YORtender - ref: 104215.

Renewal: 4.1 It is anticipated that the contract will be for a total contract period of 5 years including extensions, this is based on an initial 2-year term with the option to extend the contract twice based on 1 x 2-year extension period and 1 x 1-year extension period for each Lot, subject to performance and negotiation of costs. The initial contact period shall be a firm cost.

Security Stewarding, Guarding Ad-hoc Indoor and Outdoor Events - Lot 2

The City of Bradford Metropolitan Council are seeking a contractor to provide Security Stewarding, Guarding Ad-hoc Indoor and Outdoor Events requirements to cover indoor and outdoor events and polling stations with the requirement fluctuating during the contract term. All security personnel must hold a valid in date Security Industry Authority (SIA) License Guards must be trained in Action Counter Terrorism (ACT) and See Check & Notify (SCaN) methodologies. Contract value noted covers the estimated total contract value including extensions. Full Procurement Documentation may be accessed via YORtender - ref: 104215.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the contract will be for a total contract period of 5 years including extensions, this is based on an initial 2-year term with the option to extend the contract twice based on 1 x 2-year extension period and 1 x 1-year extension period for each Lot, subject to performance and negotiation of costs. The initial contact period shall be a firm cost.

Security Markets and Office Guarding & Ad-hoc Guarding - Lot 3

Renewal: It is anticipated that the contract will be for a total contract period of 5 years including extensions, this is based on an initial 2-year term with the option to extend the contract twice based on 1 x 2-year extension period and 1 x 1-year extension period for each Lot, subject to performance and negotiation of costs. The initial contact period shall be a firm cost.

Security Key Holding, Mobile Patrols and Response Services - Lot 4

The City of Bradford Metropolitan Council are seeking a contractor to provide Security Services Provision covering Keyholding, Alarm Response and Mobile Patrols, the actual requirements may fluctuate during the contract term. All security personnel must hold a valid in date Security Industry Authority (SIA) License Guards must be trained in Action Counter Terrorism (ACT) and See Check & Notify (SCaN) methodologies. Contract value noted covers the estimated total contract value including extensions. Full Procurement Documentation may be accessed via YORtender - ref: 104215

Renewal: It is anticipated that the contract will be for a total contract period of 5 years including extensions, this is based on an initial 2-year term with the option to extend the contract twice based on 1 x 2-year extension period and 1 x 1-year extension period for each Lot, subject to performance and negotiation of costs. The initial contact period shall be a firm cost.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095464-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£6,071,166 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,071,166 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,813,800 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,352,290 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20269 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-10-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active, Cancelled

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Postcode Area
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

LEON GUARDING & FM LIMITED

KINGS SECURITY LIMITED

KINGS GUARDING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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