Tender

Event Security for Scunthorpe Theatres

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

North Lincolnshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of event security services for Scunthorpe Theatres, part of the services industry category. This procurement, initiated under an open competition method, is in the tender stage and is valued at £93,600. Located in the Scunthorpe region of the United Kingdom, this tender process allows for electronic submissions via their procurement portal. Key dates include an enquiry deadline on 26th January 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 30th January 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and can extend up to 31st March 2030, subject to performance-based renewal. The procurement is designed for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in security services to secure a long-term contract with a reputable public authority. With a procurement focus that balances cost and quality (40% and 60% respectively), businesses that excel in delivering high-quality security solutions at competitive prices will have a strategic advantage. Enterprises in the security services category, particularly those SMEs and VCSEs, can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their portfolio and enhance their business growth in the public sector. The potential for a contract extension adds further incentive for companies looking to establish a stable presence in event security provision in the local area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Event Security for Scunthorpe Theatres

Notice Description

Provision of Event Security for Scunthorpe Theatres

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 12 months extension available, based on contract performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06033c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002039-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£93,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£93,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northlincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Further Information

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