Tender

Security/Concierge for Medway Temporary Accommodation

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is actively seeking bids for a contract concerning security and concierge services for temporary accommodations within the Medway region, specifically targeting x4 housing blocks. This procurement falls under the services category, primarily focusing on building and occupant safety. The tender is currently in the "tender" stage, with interested parties having until 9th March 2026 at 17:00 GMT to submit their proposals, following the close of the enquiry period on 23rd February 2026. This project is legally based on UKPGA 2023/54, and the procurement method adopted is an open competition under a below-threshold regime, suited to sub-central government public authority classifications. The contract value is set at £390,000, rising to a potential gross amount of £468,000, and covers the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with possible extensions.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality safety management for residential environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in systematic inspections, incident reporting, and anti-social behaviour management could greatly benefit from engaging in this tender. The evaluation criteria focus on quality, price, and social value, with a significant emphasis placed on delivering superior service quality. Businesses that successfully secure this contract will not only receive substantial financial remunerations but also enhance their reputation and portfolio in public sector security management. As the process allows electronic submissions, interested companies are encouraged to leverage the Kent Business Portal for their application.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security/Concierge for Medway Temporary Accommodation

Notice Description

Medway Council Housing Services is looking to procure a Security team to ensure the building and occupant safety across x4 blocks of accommodation in the Medway area. The Security team will travel between sites and enter the property to ensure the building and occupants are safe and secure. Conducting thorough and systematic inspections of each property including, grounds, all communal areas, stairwells etc. Providing reports at the end of each shift detailing inspection findings, any incidents and any additional activity undertaken. Where required interviewing in any ASB and providing advice and guidance as required to occupants. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Security-services./79VRE99887 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/79VRE99887

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013882-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Graham Thomas1
Contact Email
graham.thomas1@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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