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COV - Events Security, Stewarding and Crowd Management Services (RFQ)

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has initiated an open competition for the provision of events security, stewarding, and crowd management services for its annual events programme. Classified under public security services, this tender aims to engage suppliers for operations primarily within Coventry, United Kingdom, in the UKG33 region. The tender is in the 'active' stage with submissions due by 31st March 2026. The anticipated contract period starts on 15th April 2026 and ends on 14th April 2027, with the total contract value estimated at £96,000, including a net price of £80,000. Business submissions should adhere to the electronic submission policy via CSW-JETS.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security and crowd management within the public events sector. The nature of the contract is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises due to its suitability criteria, ensuring a fair opportunity to small-scale companies. Businesses with expertise in delivering quality security services at competitive prices are encouraged to participate, with the evaluation split between technical quality and pricing considerations. Coventry City Council emphasises selection based on the most advantageous offer, ensuring favourable conditions for both emerging and established businesses in the security services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - Events Security, Stewarding and Crowd Management Services (RFQ)

Notice Description

Coventry City Council is seeking a supplier to provide events security, stewarding and crowd management services for the city's annual events programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024853-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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