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Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of lock down services and temporary manned guarding at County Durham bus stations, specifically targeting Consett, Peterlee, and Stanley. This opportunity, classified under the industry category of security services, falls within the geographical region UKC14 in the United Kingdom. The tender process, governed by an open procurement procedure, is currently active with a submission deadline set for 10th August 2026. The entire procurement value is estimated at £180,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2026, extending until 31st October 2028 with a potential renewal period of 24 months based on performance reviews.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in security services, as it specifies suitability for such businesses. The award criteria focus on 50% price and 50% quality, split equally between contract mobilisation and management, providing a balanced opportunity for businesses excelling in both cost-effective and high-quality service delivery. Companies capable of managing the logistical and operational demands of providing consistent security services to large public spaces, such as bus stations operating daily throughout the year, are well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially securing a long-term engagement with opportunities for renewal.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Lock Down Services and Temporary Manned Guarding for County Durham Bus Stations

Notice Description

Durham County Council require the provision of Lock Down Services and Temporary Manned Guarding for County Durham Bus Stations. * Lot 1 Consett Bus Station * Lot 2 Peterlee Bus Station * Lot 3 Stanley Bus Station Tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering on the OPEN Portal at www.open-uk.org

Lot Information

Consett Bus Station

The standard requirement will be for opening/locking up parts of Consett Bus Station, with a potential temporary requirement for manned guarding. The bus station is operational from 05:30 to 00:00, Monday to Sunday throughout the year, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Renewal: 1 x 24 month extension subject to performance and requirements review.

Peterlee Bus Station

The standard requirement will be for opening/locking up parts of Peterlee Bus Station, with a potential temporary requirement for manned guarding. The bus station is operational from 05:30 to 00:00, Monday to Sunday throughout the year, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Renewal: 1 x 24 month extension subject to performance and requirements review.

Stanley Bus Station

The standard requirement will be for opening/locking up parts of Stanley Bus Station, with potential temporary requirement for manned guarding. The bus station is operational from 05:30 to 00:00, Monday to Sunday throughout the year, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Renewal: 1 x 24 month extension subject to performance and requirements review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066290-2026
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY 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
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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