This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 14:53

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 16:19

Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Safer Neighbourhoods Team" was conducted by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, located at Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, West Malling, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the industry category of public security and law and order services and was in the award stage as of 4th June 2026. The procurement method was an open, below-threshold competition. The contract involved the provision of high visibility patrols by a four-person team enforcing the Borough Council’s Public Space Protection Order. The contract period began on 6th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 8th November 2026, with the possibility of renewal for the 2027 season.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in security and law enforcement services, particularly SMEs, as demonstrated by the successful award to TMS Protection Ltd, an SME based in Maidstone. Such contracts can significantly enhance business portfolios by establishing long-term relationships with local government authorities. Companies that can offer comprehensive public security services and maintain high standards of quality and visibility are particularly well-suited to compete in this arena, potentially benefiting from future renewal opportunities. With the focus on community safety and public space enforcement, businesses operating in the security sector with experience in high visibility patrols will find this contract especially relevant to their service offerings.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Safer Neighbourhoods Team

Notice Description

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is looking to procure an organisation who can provide a 'Safer Neighbourhoods Team'. This would be a team of four (split into two teams) working for 42 hours per week (per officer), Wednesday to Sunday. This team would provide high visibility patrols and reassurance across the borough, and a key aim will be to enforce the Borough Council's Public Space Protection Order

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Can be extended to include the 2027 season of 5th May to 7th November 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052978-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

75241000 - Public security services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£204,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£204,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£201,903 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£201,903 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 8 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4LZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TMS PROTECTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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