Security Services at LiveWest Foyers across Devon and Cornwall.

LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2026 at 19:09

Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED, a public authority classified as sub-central government, has awarded a contract for security services across its Foyers in Devon and Cornwall. The contract is divided into two lots, covering Cornwall and Devon sites respectively. The competitive flexible procedure was used, featuring an open procurement method and a structured evaluation process. The award, dated 7th May 2026, involves an initial three-year term with the possibility of extending by three additional one-year periods, totalling up to six years. This contract, valued at £7 million gross, is an above-threshold procurement under the CPV classification for security services, with Kestrel Guards Limited being awarded both lots. The standstill period concludes on 19th May 2026, with the contract scheduled to start from 1st June 2026.

The tender presents various opportunities for businesses, particularly within the security services sector, to establish and expand operations in the South West of England. With a focus on providing security across multiple rural and urban sites, security providers of different scales, particularly SMEs, can capitalise on stable income streams over several years. The potential contract extensions demonstrate an opportunity for reliable growth and client relationship building. Those companies with experience in managing security services for public or residential properties would find this contract particularly advantageous, as it encompasses comprehensive service delivery across diverse geographical locations within a flexible contractual structure.

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Notice Title

Security Services at LiveWest Foyers across Devon and Cornwall.

Notice Description

The contract will be split into 2 lots. Lot 1: Cornwall sites. Lot 2: Devon Sites. Bidders can bid for either lot OR both. The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 years extendable at the Client's sole option for a period of 1+1+1 years, giving a total of 6 years (the Term).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042196-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
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
£8,424,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,424,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,833,333 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 May 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX5 2FZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Broadclyst
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KESTREL GUARDS

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