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Worcester Event Security & Stewarding

Worcester City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 15:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 10:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcester City Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Worcester Event Security & Stewarding" contract. The procurement method undertaken was an open competition, with a contract valued at £624,000 gross (£520,000 net). The contract commenced on 6th April 2026 and will run until 5th April 2029, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months if required. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically for event services, and it was governed by legal basis UKPGA 2023/54 under a light touch regime. The contract covers the delivery of event security and stewarding services for planned and ad hoc events in Worcester, UK (Region UKG12). The award was made to EVENT SUPPORT TEAM LTD, effective from 21st May 2026, with the supplier being a small to medium enterprise based in Leamington Spa.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and security services, particularly those with a robust track record in delivering quality service and quick-response solutions. SMEs that can demonstrate excellence in event delivery, personnel management, and communication are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. The open competition format offers equal opportunities to qualified suppliers, encouraging a broad range of businesses to engage in public sector contracts, fostering growth and enhanced visibility within the sector. The stability of a three-year contract, with a potential extension and inclusive of ad hoc event coverage, further enhances business predictability and long-term planning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Worcester Event Security & Stewarding

Notice Description

Provision of Event Security and Stewarding.

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/047233-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£520,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVENT SUPPORT TEAM LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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