Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement for the Provision of Security & Stewarding Services

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Security, Stewarding, and Event Welfare Services. This tender, formally titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for the Provision of Security & Stewarding Services," falls under the services industry category and is regionally focused in Hull, United Kingdom (UKE11). The preliminary market engagement (PME) is scheduled for completion by 19th June 2026, with the competitive flexible procedure anticipated to be published by September 2026. The contract is intended to commence in January 2027 and run for three years, with an estimated gross value of £2,880,000. The procurement method will adhere to guidelines within the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security, public security, and event services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Engaging in the preliminary market engagement will help businesses understand the market capabilities and contribute to the development of the tender documentation. The procurement process will provide insights into the competitive landscape and potentially position businesses to secure a substantial contract fostering future growth and strategic partnerships within the public sector services arena.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for the Provision of Security & Stewarding Services

Notice Description

Hull City Council (the Authority) is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) in advance of a planned procurement exercise under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) for for the provision of Security, Stewarding and Event Welfare Services. This tender opportunity is anticipated to be a competitive flexible procedure, to be published in September 2026. The contract(s) are expected to be awarded for a period of 3 years to commence January 2027. This engagement is intended to inform the development of the tender documentation, test market capability and capacity, validate the proposed lotting structure, and assist in developing proportionate and outcome-focused evaluation criteria. Participation is voluntary and non-binding. It is essential that any organisation participating in the PME understands that a procurement opportunity is not guaranteed. It is therefore essential that organisations understand that this activity does not affect an organisation's positioning either positively or negatively should a procurement opportunity arise subsequently.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105654&TID=100110781&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a115
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047835-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

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