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06 Jul 2026 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, handled by Wrexham County Borough Council, was for the appointment of a contractor to provide City Centre Wardens in Wrexham. The initiative falls under the services category, specifically security services, and spans the region of UKL23 within the United Kingdom. The process was completed as of 6th July 2026, with a contract signed on 21st May 2026 and services commencing on 1st June 2026 through to 31st March 2028. This was a direct award procurement, executed below the threshold without competition, marking the completion of the award stage. Radius Security Ltd has been contracted to deliver warden services for a minimum of 80 hours per week, helping to maintain a safe and welcoming city centre environment.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in security services. Businesses that can provide reliable and responsive warden services, particularly those adept in managing anti-social behaviour and collaborative engagements with local partners, would find this contract beneficial. The flexibility for potential service expansion upon receiving additional funding offers further growth opportunities. Security firms with experience in event management or those capable of scaling operations based on increased demand will be well-suited to meet the variable needs envisaged within the contract's terms.

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Notice Title

Award of Contract for City Centre Wardens in Wrexham

Notice Description

Following termination of the previous Contract, Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) has appointed a sole Contractor to provide a City Centre Warden service. The Contractor will provide a reliable, accurate, prompt and dependable service that is helpful and responsive to the needs of the public and Wrexham County Borough Council. The successful Contractor will be expected to provide the Council with two 'wardens' for a minimum of 80 hours per week (40 hours per warden). In delivering the service the City Centre Wardens will work collaboratively with partners to identify and diffuse anti-social behaviour (ASB). They will liaise with a range of partners including business owners, door staff and the emergency services to ensure that Wrexham's City Centre is welcoming and safe to visit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063053-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wrexham County Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADIUS SECURITY LTD

Further Information

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