Security Services including Keyholding and Mobile Patrols

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 15:06

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 10:21

Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, concluded an open procurement process for security services including keyholding and mobile patrols. The contract, valued at approximately £754,084.98, was awarded to DELTA FORCE GROUP LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise, on 19 May 2026. The services, aligned with industry standards, are to be provided across various sites in Hereford, UKG11, starting from 31 July 2026 until 31 July 2028. The contract award followed a competitive tender process with the final award notice published on 5 June 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in security services, to expand their business by engaging with local government contracts. Businesses equipped with an SIA Approved Contractor System accreditation and experience in mobile patrols, keyholding, and associated security tasks are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in public sector contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and provide avenues for expanding industry-specific knowledge and credentials.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ef5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053492-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72212730 - Security software development services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,230,964 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DELTA FORCE GROUP

SSG SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP

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