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Corporate Security Services - provision of security services and employees, CCTV services and operatives

City of York Council

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03 Jul 2026 at 15:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Jun 2026 at 12:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council is currently in the planning stage of a significant procurement process for "Corporate Security Services," encompassing the provision of security services, CCTV services, and related personnel. The total project value, including advanced analytics and potential income generation through enforcement actions, is projected at £21.6 million gross (£18 million net). Located in York, the procurement is categorised under investigation and security services (CPV code 79700000). In line with this, a Preliminary Market Engagement event is scheduled for 28th July 2026 at the City's West Offices, inviting interested security/CCTV service suppliers to participate. This engagement is intended to discuss the council's security requirements and vision, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing between parties.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in security and CCTV services to establish a relationship with a local governmental body and expand their service offerings. Companies with innovative approaches to security solutions, particularly those invested in advanced CCTV analytics and compliant surveillance techniques, have the potential to significantly benefit from this process. Participating in the Preliminary Market Engagement event could provide insights into future contracts and enable companies to contribute ideas on delivering efficient security solutions, which could position them as valuable partners in this significant public contract opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Security Services - provision of security services and employees, CCTV services and operatives

Notice Description

The City of York Council will be hosting a Preliminary Market Engagement event for the Corporate Security Services - provision of security services and employees, CCTV services and operatives procurement from 10am on Tuesday 28th July 2026 within our building West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA. Interested suitable security services/CCTV service suppliers can book a maximum of 2 places per supplier through the Eventbrite website link provided here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/city-of-york-council-procurement-corporate-security-contract-tickets-1992349703596?aff=ebdssbdestsearch The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement event will be for representatives from the council's Property Services, CCTV Service Management, Commercial Procurement team and North Yorkshire Police representative to share the aims, vision for the new "Corporate Security Services" procurement and contract we will be advertising. This event will also enable attendees to share their knowledge, experience and encourage discussions based on the security and CCTV service presentations we deliver at this event. There will also be the opportunity to hear about the current and future security requirements for the council and North Yorkshire Police and for attendees to share their thoughts on innovative approaches to providing security and CCTV services and innovations within the security services market and where there could be opportunities for efficiencies, new ways to provide security for the council. There is also the requirements of enhancing CCTV services, such as advanced analytics and the lawful application of covert directed surveillance, to deliver improved, intelligence-led security outcomes in compliance with statutory requirements which may also support opportunities for income generation, for example through enforcement activity such as fly-tipping penalties.

Planning Information

The City of York Council will host a Preliminary Market Engagement event from 10am on Tuesday 28th July 2026 within our building West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA. Interested security services/CCTV service suppliers can book a maximum of 2 places per supplier through the Eventbrite website link provided here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/city-of-york-council-procurement-corporate-security-contract-tickets-1992349703596?aff=ebdssbdestsearch The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement event will be for representatives from the council's Property Services, CCTV Service Management, Commercial Procurement team and North Yorkshire Police representative to share the aims, vision for the new "Corporate Security Services" procurement and contract we will be advertising. This event will also enable attendees to share their knowledge, experience and encourage discussions based on the security and CCTV service presentations we deliver at this event. There will also be the opportunity to hear about the current and future security requirements for the council and North Yorkshire Police and for attendees to share their thoughts on innovative approaches to providing security and CCTV services and innovations within the security services market and where there could be opportunities for efficiencies, new ways to provide security for the council. There is also the requirements of enhancing CCTV services, such as advanced analytics and the lawful application of covert directed surveillance, to deliver improved, intelligence-led security outcomes in compliance with statutory requirements which may also support opportunities for income generation, for example through enforcement activity such as fly‑tipping penalties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062885-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2033 Over 5 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
City of York Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Postcode Area
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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