Planning

Security Provision across King's Lynn and West Norfolk

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK

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Planning

10 Jun 2026 at 13:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a security provision framework focusing on the area around King's Lynn and West Norfolk. The project, titled "Security Provision across King's Lynn and West Norfolk," falls under public security services within the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a significant milestone being the scheduled engagement session on 24th June 2026. With an anticipated contract period starting on 20th September 2026, this opportunity aligns with the council's ongoing commitment to ensuring security cover for notable local events, such as the 'Summer events' and events at The Corn Exchange. Interested parties should take note of these key dates and deadlines as they plan their participation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public security and security services. By forming a single supplier framework, the initiative offers a secure, long-term contract opportunity, valued at an estimated £318,000, with the potential for renewal into 2031. Companies with expertise in managing security for public and large-scale events would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in adapting rapidly to varying security demands across diverse locations such as King's Lynn and Hunstanton can benefit notably. The tender process, which can be accessed via the eSourcing portal, promises substantial prospects for organisations looking to expand their footprint in the public sector security service landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Provision across King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Notice Description

The Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk intends to form a single supplier framework for provision of security services across King's Lynn & West Norfolk. The services could include cover for events such as the 'Summer events' in King's Lynn and Hunstanton & events/shows at The Corn Exchange in King's Lynn. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-King%27s-Lynn:-Public-security-services./3892Q8FAGV To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3892Q8FAGV

Planning Information

The exercise will consist of written responses to questions asked. The Council reserves the right to hold subsequent meetings with those that have responded to the written questions (Participants). Any such meetings would be to discuss the responses to the questions in further detail and would be held via MS TEAMS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054774-2026
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£318,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2026 - 19 Sep 2028 2-3 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
BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1EX
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk
Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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