Award

FEW1553 - Security Services

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 13:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

20 Jan 2026 at 10:40

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Leicester City Council as the buying organisation, initiating a tender titled "FEW1553 - Security Services." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on providing contracted security services across the Leicester City Council estate. The location of the services is within the region identified as UKF21 in the United Kingdom. The procurement process included direct award due to urgency and necessity to maintain operational effectiveness, with the relevant contract commencing on 3rd February 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2026. Key documentation dates include the contract award notice published on 20th January 2026 and a scheduled contract signing on 2nd February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public security services. The direct award method utilised indicates that suitable enterprises, particularly those with the capacity to handle urgent security requirements and a proven track record, are well-positioned for such contracts. The contract was awarded to Regent Office Care Limited t/a Samsic UK, a large enterprise, suggesting that businesses comparable in scale and capability may find growth opportunities in similar future tenders. Companies experienced in managing high-value service contracts above threshold levels would particularly benefit, as this procurement underscores the importance of maintaining continuity in critical public safety operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FEW1553 - Security Services

Notice Description

Provision of contracted Security Services across the Leicester City Council estate.

Procurement Information

Due to the abandonment of the procurement process to replace the current contract, it is necessary to put this temporary contract in place with the incumbent to allow for a replacement, long-term contract to be procured. Discontinuation of service would create unacceptable operational risk, and the temporary extension is necessary to protect public safety and continuity of critical operations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06099f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004812-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,076,980 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Simon Newby
Contact Email
simon.newby@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 116

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

REGENT OFFICE CARE LIMITED T/A SAMSIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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