Tender

Site and Event Security 680-NYC-CD

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

29 May 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has initiated a tender process seeking to secure contracts for Site and Event Security services under the title "Site and Event Security 680-NYC-CD". This procurement is segmented into three lots: Lot 1 for Site Security at Harrogate Convention Centre, Lot 2 for Event Security and Stewarding in the western areas comprising Harrogate, Craven, Richmondshire, and Selby, and Lot 3 for similar services in the eastern regions including Scarborough, Ryedale, and Hambleton. The procurement, classified under the services industry category, specifically caters to security and event services. The tender process follows an open procurement method, allowing prospective suppliers to submit their bids by 7th July 2026, with enquiries closing on 26th June 2026. The contracts are set to commence on 1st January 2027 and run until 31st December 2030, with a possible extension period until the end of 2032. The estimated gross value of the procurement is £16,662,000. Prospective suppliers can engage via North Yorkshire Council’s e-tendering platform, YORTender.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in security and event management services. Given the division into three separate lots, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), may find these contracts particularly accessible. Companies proficient in providing high-quality security services with the capacity to adjust to varying demand are well-suited to bid. Additionally, this tender requires potential contractors to participate in mandatory site visits, ensuring that contractors have a thorough understanding before undertaking security operations vital for venues and events across North Yorkshire.

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Notice Title

Site and Event Security 680-NYC-CD

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Council is looking to enter into up to three contracts for the provision of Site and Event Security services across the County. This procurement will be broken down into 3 Lots: * Lot 1 - Site Security for Harrogate Convention Centre * Lot 2 - Event Security and Stewarding West * Lot 3 - Event Security and Stewarding East Market Engagement was carried out for this service alongside a number of other services in July - August 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-043425 The tender will be published on North Yorkshire Council's e-tendering system, YORTender. For guidance on using YORTender to access the opportunity, the following videos are available: 1. Guide to accessing Documents - https://youtu.be/RI6YA28skxs 2. Guide to submitting a bid - https://youtu.be/LxcZbVqdgj4 3. A Guide to using the Messaging Function - https://youtu.be/vzDL41OBf2E 4. A Guide to Searching for Opportunities - https://youtu.be/HpaCOac31S8

Lot Information

Lot 1: Site Security for Harrogate Convention Centre

The Authority is seeking a supplier for the provision of a manned premises security service for Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC). The overarching aim of the Site Security Contract is to ensure the safe, secure, and well managed operation of HCC. The appointed Supplier must deliver a professional, proactive, and customer focused security service.

Renewal: Contract Duration: 01 January 2027 - 31 December 2030 Option to Extend: 01 January 2031 - 31 December 2032

Lot 2: Event Security and Stewarding West

The overarching aim of the Event Security Services Contract is to ensure the safe, secure, and well managed operation of all venues, events and associated public spaces governed by the Authority in the areas of Harrogate, Craven, Richmondshire and Selby.

Renewal: Contract Duration: 01 January 2027 - 31 December 2030 Option to Extend: 01 January 2031 - 31 December 2032

Lot 3: Event Security and Stewarding East

The overarching aim of the Event Security Services Contract is to ensure the safe, secure, and well managed operation of all venues, events and associated public spaces governed by the Authority in the areas of Scarborough, Ryedale and Hambleton.

Renewal: Contract Duration: 01 January 2027 - 31 December 2030 Option to Extend: 01 January 2031 - 31 December 2032

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a95c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051031-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

79713000 - Guard services

79715000 - Patrol services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,885,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,884,999 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

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