Award

Security Provisions

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 15:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Apr 2026 at 15:39

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

09 Apr 2026 at 15:34

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the provision of security services, including market and office guarding, ad-hoc services, key holding, mobile patrols, and response services. This procurement falls under the services category in the security industry. Located in Bradford, United Kingdom, the process reached its award and contract stage on 9th April 2026, with the contract set to commence on the same date and run until 9th April 2027, with a potential extension until 2028, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. The procurement method used was direct, which is below the threshold and without competition.

This procurement opportunity presents considerable growth avenues for businesses in the security services domain, specifically those capable of providing comprehensive security solutions. Large-scale security firms, similar to Kings Guarding Solutions Limited—the awarded supplier—are well-suited to compete, given the scope and nature of the requirements. The guaranteed contract period with potential extensions offers a stable and predictable business environment, encouraging scalability and strategic investment in security resources and infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Provisions

Notice Description

To provide Security Services covering Market and Office Guarding and Ad-hoc Services, Key Holding, Mobile Patrols and Response Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032593-2026
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
Large

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

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 - 9 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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
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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

KINGS GUARDING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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