Planning

Framework for Security and Concierge Guarding Services

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Planning

28 May 2026 at 15:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is planning a procurement process to establish a single supplier framework for Security and Concierge Guarding Services, specifically intended for supported accommodation services throughout Cardiff. Classified under the services category, this procurement process is currently at the planning stage, as of 28th May 2026, with an anticipated contract commencement date on 1st January 2027 and a potential expiration date on 31st December 2028. The procurement process, governed by the 2023/54 legal framework, is primarily targeted at SMEs and entails a gross value of £4.8 million. Interested parties should note the release of the future notice date on 22nd July 2026, providing essential information for potential bidders.

This tender presents a significant business expansion opportunity for companies specialising in security services. Ideal candidates are businesses capable of delivering concierge and comprehensive security solutions within Wales. SMEs in particular are encouraged to participate, given the tender’s suitability criteria. Companies that secure this contract will have the opportunity to form long-term relationships with Cardiff Council, further enhancing their business profile and securing a stable revenue stream through the framework agreement. The focus on supported accommodation services offers an additional layer of specialised service provision, allowing for niche market penetration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Security and Concierge Guarding Services

Notice Description

This tender is to establish a single supplier framework for Security and Concierge Guarding Services for supported accommodation services across Cardiff

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a826
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050519-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2027 6-12 months
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
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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