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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

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 16:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council has initiated the tender process for the provision of security services at events in The Apex & Athenaeum located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This procurement, categorised under Business services—including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security—aims to ensure adequate security coverage for local events. The contract, valued gross at £120,000, will run from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2028, with options to extend until 31st March 2030. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 1500 hours on 27th March 2026. The tender is currently at the active stage, inviting submissions under an open competition procurement method, facilitated through the Suffolk Sourcing portal online.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those focused on event security across public venues. Organisations able to offer high-quality security solutions at competitive pricing will find this contract appealing, with quality being weighed at 60% against a 40% emphasis on pricing. The procurement method underlines openness, suggesting fair competition for smaller businesses. Businesses with a strong presence in Suffolk shire or those looking to expand into the region may find this tender advantageous, given the contract duration and the potential for extension based on mutual agreement with West Suffolk Council.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ec3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018104-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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