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Security Guarding

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Jul 2026 at 13:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for security guarding services, aiming to award a contract to cover their entire geographic area. The contract is valued at approximately £600,000 for a four-year term, and the services required include a range of security functions such as mobile patrolling, static guarding, and more, across various types of properties including schools and corporate buildings. The procurement process is currently at the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) stage, with interested parties invited to submit their market engagement questionnaire by 29th July 2026. The services fall under the industry category of security services, and the location specified is the region of Shropshire, UKG22.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly suitable for security service providers capable of delivering comprehensive services across a large and diverse estate. Ideal bidders would be those with Security Industry Authority (SIA) accreditations and demonstrable compliance with relevant British Standards. The contract excludes sub-contracting without approval and expects adherence to the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations. Providers engaged in this PME can influence the Council's procurement strategy by sharing best industry practices, creating avenues for collaboration and potential long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Guarding

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. IT IS A PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT. Shropshire Council is launching this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise in advance of a formal procurement process for a security guarding requirement. The envisaged award of this contract will be to a single provider for a period of up to 4 years with an estimated value of PS600k over the entire term. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing a 24-hour, 365-day planned and emergency service across the entire geographic area of Shropshire. PME introduction to the requirement Shropshire Council is launching this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise in advance of a formal procurement process for a security guarding requirement. The to award this contract to a single provider for a period of up to 4 years with an estimated value of PS600k over the entire term. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing a 24-hour, 365-day planned and emergency service across the entire geographic area of Shropshire. Core Service Scope The requirement is characterised by decentralised property-specific services responding to the needs of a diverse estate that may include corporate buildings, car parks, park-and-ride facilities, and schools. The core requirements include (amongst other things): *Mobile patrolling, static guarding, lone worker monitoring/response, and the opening, closing, and locking of premises, gates, and barriers as requested by individual premise managers. *The Council currently has a multi storey car park adjoining a bus station. As part of the security and guarding to cover opening hours, additional tasks will be to support customers, operate the barrier-controlled parking system and facilities tasks and compliance checks While it is envisaged that a single provider will be appointed, individual (site specific) requirements may be managed directly between the security provider and the respective Shropshire Council properties or schools. Compliance and Regulatory Requirements Shropshire Council envisage the following technical mandatory requirements: * Accreditations: The contractor must maintain Security Industry Authority (SIA) Approved Contractor status (or EU equivalent) for the duration of the contract. * British Standards: Fully audited compliance is required across current standards, including BS10800:2020, BS7499:2020, BS7984-3:2020, BS7858:2019, BS7984-1:2016, and BS7984-2:2014. * Approach to Sub-Contracting: The Council envisage that no sub-contracting will be permitted without prior written approval. * Workforce: It is anticipated that the Employee Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) will apply to this contract. By participating in this PME, experienced security providers have the opportunity to share industry best practices and inform Shropshire Council's consideration of its procurement strategy.

Planning Information

Engagement process description Organisations are invited to complete and submit the preliminary market engagement questionnaire by COP 29th July. To access the questionnaire, please email Dave.Sage@Shropshire.gov.uk with the name of your organisation, and supply the name and email of whoever will be completing the questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066811-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Oct 2026 - 28 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8HQ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG22 Shropshire
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Porthill
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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