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Cash Collection Services

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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03 Dec 2025 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for 'Cash Collection Services', awarded to Guardian Protection Services Limited. This contract, classified under the services category for financial and insurance services, is directly procured through a method below the threshold and completed without competition. Located in Leicester, within the UKF21 region, this initiative signifies active engagement in public sector service supply chains. With the contract signed on 7th November 2025, it spans a three-year period starting from 10th November 2025, with options to extend for up to two additional years. The contract entails a gross value of £78,020, with the aim to service the locality effectively from both logistical and financial perspectives.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for SMEs specialising in security and financial management services. Guardian Protection Services Limited, having been awarded the contract, represents the type of enterprise well-suited to such service-oriented, regional procurement processes. The specifics around service delivery entail both reliability and strategic service capabilities, offering SMEs in the sector an opportunity to leverage their niche strengths. As the procurement was sourced through direct method under competitive constraints, businesses adept at delivering efficient, cost-effective solutions within public sector frameworks may find considerable scope for similar future engagements.

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Notice Title

Cash Collection Services

Notice Description

Secure Cash Collection Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079498-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,016 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2028 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amina Laher
Contact Email
amina.laher@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0116 454 4032

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GUARDIAN PROTECTION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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