Award

Security Provisions - Theatres

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 15:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Apr 2026 at 14:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

09 Apr 2026 at 14:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has recently concluded a procurement process for security services at theatres, under the title "Security Provisions - Theatres". The procurement, categorised within services, was completed using a direct procurement method, bypassing competition due to it being below the threshold. Located in the UK region UKE41, Bradford, this contracting process reached the award stage on 9th April 2026, with a signed contract starting on the same date and set to conclude on 1st February 2027. The contract also allows for potential renewal, contingent upon funding and satisfactory delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs like Controlled Space Limited, which successfully secured this contract. The nature of the service contract – involving security stewarding and guarding – appeals broadly to businesses specialising in security services, including those with a robust track record in managing security for public venues. Engaging in this contract not only boosts a company's portfolio in public sector engagements but also fosters partnerships with governmental bodies, potentially leading to further opportunities in related fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Provisions - Theatres

Notice Description

To provide Security Services covering Security Stewarding, Guarding theatres

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032564-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTROLLED SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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