This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 12:48

Tender

01 May 2026 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council conducted a procurement process for the provision of event stewarding services titled "MBC000636 Event Stewarding Services". This contract falls under the services category, specifically for miscellaneous business-related services intended to support various council-organised events within Middlesbrough, UKC12 region. The procurement method utilised was an open competition below the threshold, with the tender initially published on 1st May 2026, and the tender period concluded on 15th May 2026. The contract was awarded to Hinson Security Services Limited on 1st June 2026, with an active contract period starting from 1st August 2026 and continuing until 31st July 2028, with options for two 12-month extensions. The gross contract value was £250,000, highlighting significant investment in ensuring capable provision through qualified personnel tailored to each event's requirements.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), interested in expanding their service offerings to the public sector. With 5 SMEs applying during the bidding process, this contract emphasises a preference for companies that can deliver quality services and adapt to varied event demands. Businesses with experience in security, event management, and personnel provisioning would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, fostering business growth by aligning with local government initiatives aimed at enhancing community and civic events. The 70% quality and 30% price award criteria underscore the importance placed on maintaining high standards, offering openings for businesses that prioritise quality-led service provision.

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Notice Title

MBC000636 Event Stewarding Services

Notice Description

Middlesbrough Council requires a supplier to provide comprehensive event stewarding services for council organised events on a call off basis. Council events are diverse in size and nature therefore the requirements for security personnel will differ on a case by case. The successful contractor needs to be able to provide qualified and experienced personnel suitable to the type of event being organised

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06902a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058963-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HINSON SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

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