Invitation To Tender - Provision of security services at events in The Apex & Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk- Contract Duration - 01 May 2026 to 31st March 2028 (with options to extend into 31 March 2030)

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 10:40

Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council initiated a tender for the provision of security services at events held in The Apex & Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, with the contract period running from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an option to extend until 31st March 2030. The procurement process, classified under business services including security, was conducted using an open competition method, suitable for below threshold tenders. The contract, valued at £151,202 GBP, was awarded to Stage Event Security Ltd on 29th April 2026, with a planned future signature date of 20th May 2026. Interested parties were required to submit bids by 27th March 2026 via the Suffolk Sourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event security services, particularly SMEs with experience in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security. The awarded contract underscores the council's commitment to quality and price, offering 60% focus on quality and 40% on price criteria. Firms equipped to deliver robust security services at public events can leverage this contract to enhance their business profiles and expand their service offerings within the public sector. Located in the UKH14 region of the United Kingdom, this opportunity supports business growth for suppliers aiming to establish or strengthen their foothold in government service contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Invitation To Tender - Provision of security services at events in The Apex & Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk- Contract Duration - 01 May 2026 to 31st March 2028 (with options to extend into 31 March 2030)

Notice Description

West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Provision of security services at events in The Apex & Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk- Contract Duration - 01 May 2026 to 31st March 2028 (with options to extend into 31 March 2030). This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 1500 hours on 27 March. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional, based on mutual agreement between the supplier and the Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ec3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039082-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£151,202 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK 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
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAGE EVENT SECURITY

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