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10 Jul 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The WLGA has concluded a procurement process for providing security services at the WLGA Annual Conference 2026, taking place at Brangwyn Hall, Cardiff. The industry category for this contract is “Administration, defence and social security services,” and the procurement involved a direct award to the supplier. This procurement process reached the award stage on 10th July 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 27th July to 18th September 2026. The contract was awarded to Comet Security Group, a sub-central government public authority located in Cardiff, operating under Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement method used was below threshold without competition, reflecting a straightforward and non-competitive selection process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for medium-sized security enterprises by highlighting the potential for future collaborations with public authorities like WLGA. Businesses involved in security services, particularly those operating in the administrative and public safety sectors, could find such opportunities beneficial for expanding their portfolios and establishing relationships with governmental bodies. The direct award facilitates a quicker engagement process, which can be particularly advantageous for small to medium-sized enterprises eager to secure government contracts and build their credibility in public procurement industries.

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Notice Title

Security for WLGA Annual Conference 2026

Notice Description

Direct award to security provider at Brangwyn Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c85a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065086-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WLGA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 5BF
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMET SECURITY GROUP

Further Information

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