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02 Jul 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

Chorley Council and South Ribble Borough Council are the buying organisations for the procurement titled "The Provision of Concierge and Security Services," focusing on security services across several council-operated assets including temporary accommodation hostels and extra care schemes. This open procedure tender, identified as DN820826, falls under the services category and is set in regions UKD45 and UKD47 within the United Kingdom. With a total value of £2,375,000, submissions should be made electronically in English via the Chest procurement portal by 6th August 2026. The tender process is currently active, and potential bidders should note that enquiries close on 30th July 2026. The awarded contract will commence on 5th October 2026, running until 4th October 2029, with possible extensions up to a total of five years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality concierge and security solutions within care and public transport facilities. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the contract terms support smaller enterprises. Businesses experienced in cost-effective security management, quality service delivery, and those who can demonstrably offer social value are well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will establish a presence in the public sector, fostering long-term relationships and potentially benefiting from the contract’s renewal options. This tender provides a strategic entry point for expanding a company’s portfolio within the public infrastructure maintenance industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of Concierge and Security Services

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender: For the provision of Concierge and Security Services across the Council's operated assets at Cotswold House Temporary Accommodation Hostel, Primrose Gardens, Tatton Gardens & Jubilee Gardens Extra Care Schemes, Chorley Bus Station and Market Walk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 year initial term, plus 2 possible 1 year extensions, total 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c245
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062204-2026
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
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
£2,375,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,375,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-06-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHORLEY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1AL
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD45 Mid Lancashire, TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire

Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Broadfield
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Further Information

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