Tender

EDC_5197_Security for The Observatory and EDC Owned Sites

EBBSFLEET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 13:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ebbsfleet Development Corporation is seeking to engage a security company for proactive roaming patrols across its sites, including The Observatory and other EDC-owned locations in Ebbsfleet. This procurement, titled "EDC_5197_Security for The Observatory and EDC Owned Sites," falls within the security services industry category and is currently at the tender stage. The tender process follows a competitive flexible procedure with an award value of up to £650,000. Interested bidders must note key dates, with the tender period ending on 29th May 2026 and the award period concluding on 15th June 2026. The successful contractor will be expected to commence services on 1st July 2026, with the potential contract period lasting until 30th June 2029, inclusive of two optional 12-month extensions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for security service providers to expand their market presence by aligning with a public authority project. Suitable candidates will demonstrate robust experience in offering security services, possess the necessary resources, and exhibit readiness for prompt response to emergencies, providing both standard and ad-hoc services as required by EDC. The bidding process consists of two stages, initially involving a sifting brief of four questions and subsequently moving to an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage, where the contract will be awarded based on criteria of Quality, Price, and Social Value. This opportunity is ideally suited for businesses capable of adapting to evolving security needs within the UKJ4 region and willing to uphold a commitment to quality and social value in their service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EDC_5197_Security for The Observatory and EDC Owned Sites

Notice Description

EDC aims to procure a security company to provide proactive roaming patrols across its owned sites in order to safeguard assets, deter antisocial behaviour, and maintain a safe and welcoming environment for residents, businesses, and visitors. The objective is to ensure consistent site monitoring, prompt reporting of incidents, and swift escalation of any health, safety, or security concerns. By engaging a reliable security partner, the Corporation seeks to support effective estate management, reduce risks associated with vacant or developing land, and uphold the overall integrity and reputation of the Ebbsfleet area. In addition to the core services EDC will also require the provision of ad-hoc services, with the ability to respond quickly to incidents/ emergencies that occur on any of the managed sites. The chosen supplier will also need to have the ability to adapt in the eventuality that further sites require security provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will have a call-off element, to allow EDC to instruct additional ad hoc services to respond to emergencies as and when they arise. This will be in addition to the standard duties required for the contract.

Renewal: 2, 12 month optional extension options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067534
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027954-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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
EBBSFLEET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EBBSFLEET
Postcode
DA10 1EE
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Ebbsfleet
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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