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PLA25133 Bay of Lights Security Provision

TORBAY COUNCIL

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10 Dec 2025 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council led the procurement process for the "PLA25133 Bay of Lights Security Provision" contract, which falls under the security services industry category. The contract sought a dynamic security provision for the Bay of Lights Illumination trail across various locations in Torquay, United Kingdom. The procurement was completed through a limited method, specifically for below threshold limited competition. The award was made to Security Management South West Limited, with an active contract period starting on 6th November 2025 and potentially extending to 5th November 2028 if renewals are exercised. The contract involves the delivery of services in the region of UKK42.

This tender provides excellent business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in security services. With a gross value of £178,416.47, the project presents a substantial engagement for companies adept at managing dynamic security operations in public event settings. Businesses equipped with the capabilities to deliver comprehensive security solutions over a multi-year timeline, with the flexibility for renewals, will find this tender aligns well with their service portfolios. The involvement with a sub-central government authority like Torbay Council can serve as a leverage for further public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

PLA25133 Bay of Lights Security Provision

Notice Description

The Bay of Lights Illumination trail requires a key contractor to provide a substantial and dynamic Security Provision for the planned installation. This covers several locations in Torquay.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f335
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081696-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,680 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Clare Farquhar
Contact Email
clare.farquhar@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01803 208514

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURITY MANAGEMENT SOUTH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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