Planning

Site Security and Associated Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM

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Planning

12 May 2026 at 09:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Newham is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Site Security and Associated Services". This initiative pertains to the delivery of static guarding, mobile patrols, and security for vacant premises and events, with services potentially required 24/7 at selected sites. This potential contract has a value of approximately £34.1 million, with a gross amount of £41 million. The project covers the UKI41 region, specifically focusing on Newham, London. Businesses have until the 20th of May 2026 to provide feedback during the preliminary market engagement phase. The council plans for the contract to commence in November 2026, with a potential end date extending to October 2033 should renewals be enacted. The buyer for this procurement is identified as a sub-central government public authority, highlighting its structured and authoritative procurement approach.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses within the security services sector to grow, especially for those capable of providing robust, flexible, and scalable security solutions. Firms experienced in managing dynamic site security needs, especially those that can offer innovative technology solutions or unique working methods, will find this engagement particularly beneficial. The potential for a long-term contract of up to seven years and the variation in service requirements across different sites means that businesses with a strong track record in maintaining client adaptability are well-suited to compete. This tender could lead to increased business stability and growth opportunities within the public sector, aligning well with organisations looking to expand their portfolio in the realm of public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Site Security and Associated Services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Newham ("the Council") has a range of sites at which it requires site security and associated services. The primary workstreams are static guarding, mobile patrols and the security of vacant premises, events, and ad hoc services. The services are required at sites for varying periods - sometimes for very-short term response, through to longer-term rolling coverage. The requirements may be targeted, within specified hours, or at some sites 24/7 provision is necessary. Our portfolio of sites is variable, and the services we require are often subject to change. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newham:-Security-services./9PA52R8THK To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9PA52R8THK

Planning Information

The Council is seeking feedback from the market on potential aspects of our procurement: - Suppliers' interest to participate in the Council's procurement process; - The use of technology or alternative ways of working to deliver parts of our service - particularly static guarding / mobile patrols of vacant sites / sites under-development; - The use of a "longer-term" contract-length period of up to seven years; - Notice periods relating to variation of our portfolio of sites; - Your potential supply-chain arrangements; Along with further information available within the Council's preliminary market engagement document. ENGAGEMENT RESPONSE FORMAT The Council's preliminary market engagement questions are contained in a single document for your response. Please download the document from the Council's e-tendering platform: Delta eSourcing. The Access Code to obtain the document - which you enter into Delta eSourcing is: GTCSV647V6. The link to the Delta eSourcing platform is: https://newham.delta-esourcing.com/ You will need to log-in to your account, access the Response Manager section - and then enter the Access Code. ALTERNATIVELY: you can obtain the document by emailing craig.garsed@newham.gov.uk. However, please note that the response may not be immediate and you can use the Delta eSourcing platform to download the document. Details for completion and return are contained within the document. The return deadline is Wednesday 20/05/2026, 17:00 GMT. FURTHER INFORMATION The Council may follow-up on responses received - by completing further engagement with suppliers - to gather further information. The contract start and end dates are projected and may change. The contract values are indicative and the Council gives no commitment to purchase any minimum or guaranteed volume of services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06966c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043343-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£34,100,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWHAM
Postcode
E16 2QU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Royal Albert
Westminster Constituency
West Ham and Beckton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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