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Security guarding

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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06 Jul 2026 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the London Borough of Camden, which has awarded a contract for security services, specifically security guarding, in various roles such as corporate security for council buildings, housing patrols, event security, and more within the London Borough of Camden (UKI31). This contract, classified under the CPV code 79710000, falls within the services category and was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was procured through the ESPO framework agreement 347_22, with a value of £3,300,000 and was signed on 1 July 2025. The stage of the procurement process is complete, with the contract now active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in physical security services, particularly larger firms capable of providing extensive security coverage across multiple public sector facilities. Companies that can efficiently manage roles such as corporate security and mobile patrols would find this contract particularly suitable. The procurement, won by Carlisle Security Services Limited, underscores the demand for comprehensive security solutions in public institutions, providing an excellent opportunity for similar firms to explore future tenders with Camden or other boroughs needing robust security provisions. The direct award process highlights the potential for existing framework agreements to facilitate opportunities for businesses meeting specific security service requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security guarding

Notice Description

A contract for physical security guarding across the London Borough of Camden, for a number of roles, including corporate security for Council building reception areas, mobile housing patrols, event security, libraries, hostel concierges and keyholding. The contract was procured via ESPO framework agreement 347_22 (Security Services).

Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract for physical security guarding across the London Borough of Camden, for a number of roles, including corporate security for Council building reception areas, mobile housing patrols, event security, libraries, hostel concierges and keyholding.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded as a direct award under ESPO framework agreement 347_22

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c47e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063282-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARLISLE SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

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