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SC220343 - Kent County Council Security Services

Kent County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Jun 2026 at 13:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

17 Nov 2025 at 10:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of security services across its corporate landlord estate, under the title "SC220343 - Kent County Council Security Services." This procurement is classified within the security services industry category and takes place in Maidstone, United Kingdom (region UKJ4). The process is currently at the tender stage, with a key expression of interest deadline set for 10th July 2026. The contract, which will utilise a Competitive Flexible Procedure, is estimated to begin in March 2027 for a term of up to three years, with potential extensions. The procurement is divided into two lots focusing on security services for operational estates and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children properties, encompassing services such as manned guarding and CCTV monitoring.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, specialising in comprehensive security service solutions. Companies with capabilities in manned guarding, patrols, key holding, and facilities management are well-positioned to compete effectively. The projected gross value of £28.8 million underscores the scale and potential business growth opportunities this contract offers. As the procurement method involves a multi-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure, businesses that excel in demonstrating quality service delivery and cost-effectiveness will likely gain advantages in the tender evaluation stage. Engaging in this procurement could significantly enhance a security service provider’s portfolio and market presence within the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC220343 - Kent County Council Security Services

Notice Description

The security service requirement will be applied across the KCC corporate landlord estate. A service matrix will be supplied at invitation to tender stage that identifies each service requirement at each site. For Lot 1, the current size of the estate is circa 300 operational sites. The property types include a variety of services i.e. Libraries, children centres and offices, all of which fall within the scope of the contract. For Lot 2, the current size of the estate is 10 sites for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children properties. The service will provide the following service requirements on both a fixed, variable and reactive basis:- 1.Manned Guarding including: (a)Manned guarding Patrols (b)Reception Cover (c)Voice Announcement (d)Controlled Access (e)CCTV 2.Patrol Service 3.Key Holding and Incident response 4.Lock and Unlock service The detail for each service requirement can be found within the draft Schedule 1 of the contract documents. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to add or remove property sites from the scope of this contract during its term. The Procurement is divided into 2 lots: 1.Lot 1 - Security Services - Operational Estate 2.Lot 2 - Security Services - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children Properties Tenderers may submit Tenders in respect of all lots. There is no limit on the number or value of lots which a Tenderer can be awarded. The contract is anticipated to commence in March 2027, continuing for a period of up to 3 year(s) (36 months) unless terminated in accordance with the proposed Conditions of Contract. It is expected that there will be the potential for a contract extension of up to 2 year(s) (24 months). Kent County Council will be utilising a Competitive Flexible Procedure for this procurement. Please register at Kent Business Portal - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ - for further information. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) must be signed and returned via the Kent Business Portal prior to KCC issuing the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and associated draft tender documents. Upon receipt of a signed NDA, suppliers will be invited to the PSQ stage on the Kent Business Portal and the questionnaire and draft tender documents will be provided. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Security-services./VNV622T746 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/VNV622T746

Lot Information

Security Services - Operational Estate

For Lot 1, the current size of the estate is circa 300 operational sites. The property types include a variety of services i.e. Libraries, children centres and offices, all of which fall within the scope of the contract. The service will provide the following service requirements on both a fixed, variable and reactive basis:- 1.Manned Guarding including: (a)Manned guarding Patrols (b)Reception Cover (c)Voice Announcement (d)Controlled Access (e)CCTV 2.Patrol Service 3.Key Holding and Incident response 4.Lock and Unlock service The detail for each service requirement can be found within the draft Schedule 1 of the contract documents. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to add or remove property sites from the scope of this contract during its term.

Renewal: It is expected that there will be the potential for a contract extension of up to 2 year(s) (24 months), depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Security Services - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children Properties

For Lot 2, the current size of the estate is 10 sites for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children properties. The service will provide the following service requirements on both a fixed, variable and reactive basis:- 1.Manned Guarding including: (a)Manned guarding Patrols (b)Reception Cover (c)Voice Announcement (d)Controlled Access (e)CCTV 2.Patrol Service 3.Key Holding and Incident response 4.Lock and Unlock service The detail for each service requirement can be found within the draft Schedule 1 of the contract documents. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to add or remove property sites from the scope of this contract during its term.

Renewal: It is expected that there will be the potential for a contract extension of up to 2 year(s) (24 months), depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

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/054306-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Postcode Area
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

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