Tender

Worcester Event Security & Stewarding

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 10:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcester City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Event Security and Stewarding services, detailed under the "Worcester Event Security & Stewarding" project. This procurement falls under the services industry category with a specific focus on event services. The tender is currently in the open stage, utilising an open competition method. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be aware of the key deadlines: the enquiry period ends on 6th February 2026, and the tender submission deadline is 20th February 2026. The initial contract covers a period from 6th April 2026 to 5th April 2029, with a potential extension for an additional year, encompassing events within the UKG12 region, primarily centered around Worcester, United Kingdom. The entire value of the contract is grossed at £600,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the event services sector, especially those focusing on security and stewarding, to expand their operations through a stable partnership running up to three years, with a possible extension. The tender's structure favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicated by suitability assessments tailored to these types of organisations. Businesses adept at delivering high-quality security services, along with effective recruitment and training, will be well-suited for this opportunity, as the contract places a strong emphasis on quality, continuity of service, and previous experience in similar events. Due to these strategic focuses, companies that can demonstrate a track record of delivering added social value and swift problem resolution at events are in a prime position to benefit from this tender.

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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 twelve months. 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-060d0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006079-2026
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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