Award

Manned Guarding and Security Services 2026

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Nov 2025 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by Coventry City Council involves the provision of "Manned Guarding and Security Services 2026", categorised under security services. This tender relates to services in the region of Coventry, UKG33. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase as of 27th November 2025, with the contract signed on 3rd November 2025. The procurement was conducted using a limited procedure without prior publication due to extreme urgency, under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6257 framework. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 1,137,863.99, is active and was awarded to Mitie Security Limited.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security services industry to engage with regional authorities. Although the procurement was executed as a direct award, it underscores the necessity for security firms to be pre-qualified on relevant frameworks like the CCS RM6257 to seize similar opportunities. Larger security firms like Mitie Security Limited, with capabilities to quickly mobilise resources for urgent governmental needs, are well-suited for such contracts. This tender highlights the importance of readiness for unforeseen procurement needs, presenting growth potential for businesses adept at managing urgent security requirements.

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Notice Title

Manned Guarding and Security Services 2026

Notice Description

Provision of manned guarding and other security services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of manned guarding and other security services, called off by way of Direct Award under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6257 framework.

Procurement Information

Direct Award via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6257 Security - Physical, Technical and Support Services framework (Lot 1 - Total Security)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077680-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,137,863 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rob Amor
Contact Email
rob.amor@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476971956

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MITIE SECURITY

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