Planning

SC220343 - Kent County Council Security Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Nov 2025 at 10:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Maidstone, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for security services under the tender ID SC220343. This opportunity pertains to the provision of manned guarding, patrols, key holding, and lock/unlock services for their corporate landlord estate, which includes 350 to 400 operational sites such as libraries, children centres, and offices. The total estimated contract value is £22.5 million, with a net value of £18.75 million, covering a period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, with the potential for renewal until 2031. The project seeks to gather information and feedback from potential suppliers, with a deadline for pre-market engagement responses set for 12th December 2025, before anticipated notification of future notices on 5th January 2026.

This procurement process presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies in the security services sector, especially those with capabilities in large-scale integrated security solutions. With a contract value significantly above the threshold, businesses specialising in manned and technological security services can benefit from sustained engagement across Kent County Council's diverse portfolio of properties. Companies that can provide innovative, comprehensive security solutions and demonstrate strong operational capabilities will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this pre-market feedback process allows businesses to influence final specifications and potentially secure ongoing partnerships with a major local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC220343 - Kent County Council Security Services

Notice Description

The Kent County Council (KCC) are seeking to engage with potential suppliers to gather information and feedback on our proposed model for security services. These services include: *Manned Guarding *Patrols *Key Holding *Lock/Unlock This requirement will be across the KCC corporate landlord estate. A service matrix will be supplied that identifies each service requirement at each site. The current size of the estate is between 350/400 operational sites. The property types include a variety of service i.e. Libraries, children centres and offices, all of which fall within the scope of the requirement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Security-services./3F6275927G To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/3F6275927G

Planning Information

The Kent County Council (KCC) are seeking to engage with potential suppliers to gather information and feedback on our proposed model for security services. These services include: •Manned Guarding •Patrols •Key Holding •Lock/Unlock This requirement will be across the KCC corporate landlord estate. A service matrix will be supplied that identifies each service requirement at each site. The current size of the estate is between 350/400 operational sites. The property types include a variety of service i.e. Libraries, children centres and offices, all of which fall within the scope of the requirement. A survey and supporting documents can be found within the pre-market engagement stage on the Kent Business Portal for you to complete and upload via the Portal. The deadline for this is midday (12:00) on Friday 12th December.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e228
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074261-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£18,750,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
April Woods
Contact Email
april.woods@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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