Tender

Security Services including Keyholding and Mobile Patrols

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 12:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has initiated an open procurement process to appoint a single supplier for security services, including keyholding and mobile patrols across various council sites. This contracting process, tagged under the services industry category, is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submission on 12th March 2026. Located in Hereford, Herefordshire, the council seeks suppliers who can manage security requirements with the contract valued at £650,000. Interested parties must submit their applications through the specified portal, aligning with the open procedure procurement method.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with expertise in security software development. Given the contract's focus on quality, price, experience, and emergency response, companies capable of delivering high-quality and efficient security solutions will find this opportunity beneficial. The supplier must also comply with electronic submission policies, optimised for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), potentially enhancing business growth and establishing a long-term partnership with Herefordshire Council. The contract is set to commence in August 2026 and will run until July 2029, providing a significant period for service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Services including Keyholding and Mobile Patrols

Notice Description

Hoople Ltd are looking to appoint a single supplier to provide security services including keyholding and mobile patrols across various Herefordshire Council sites. For full details of the requirements, including specifications, please register an interest in the opportunity to access the full tender pack. Please note only submissions made via the portal will be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ef5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012857-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212730 - Security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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