Tender

Worcester Event Security & Stewarding

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 10:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcester City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of event security and stewarding services, as detailed in the tender specification. The council, a sub-central public authority located in Worcester, UK, is managing this procurement process, which is currently at the 'Tender' stage. The tender is for a three-year contract starting on 6th April 2026, with the option to extend for another two years. It falls under the industry category of event services (CPV code: 79952000) and is valued at a gross amount of £600,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, meaning any interested party can submit a bid. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 6th February 2026 and the tender period closing on 20th February 2026.

This tender provides an excellent business growth opportunity for companies specialising in event security and stewarding, particularly those experienced in handling events for public authorities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The focus on quality and price, with a significant emphasis on event delivery and the ability to offer added social value, suggests that firms with a track record in successful event management and community engagement will be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is facilitated through the Proactis Procurement Portal, allowing for electronic submissions, making it accessible for businesses accustomed to digital procurement platforms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Worcester Event Security & Stewarding

Notice Description

Worcester City Council is inviting Tenders for the provision of Event Security and Stewarding according to the details within the attached specification. The initial contract period will be for three years with the option to extend for a further two years. The contract price shall remain fixed for the entire duration of the contract. Please see procurement documents for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Contract includes event stewarding and security for un planned ad hoc events.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006074-2026
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 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
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@worcester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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