Planning

CBC-2018 Security Services

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 21:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of security services, titled "CBC-2018 Security Services." This procurement falls under the services category, identified by CPV code 79710000, and is valued at £3,500,000 with a gross amount of £4,200,000. The planned contract period is from 5th January 2027 to 4th January 2030, with a potential extension until 4th January 2032. The project is located in Shefford, United Kingdom, and the upcoming future notice date is set for 1st October 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that meet the suitability criteria laid out by Central Bedfordshire Council. Such businesses will find this contract an avenue for growth as it involves a substantial and long-term engagement. The procurement is above the threshold, indicating a competitive process where well-prepared and qualified security service providers have the potential to secure a valuable government contract. The proactive planning by the Council indicates a strategic need for these services, providing clarity and opportunity for participating firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-2018 Security Services

Notice Description

Provision of security services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a544
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049327-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

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

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2027 - 4 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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