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24 Jul 2026 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Torquay, United Kingdom, has completed a security services contract titled "FIN26158 Security" for Contract Guarding at Occombe Farm. This contract falls under the services category, with a procurement method of limited competition owing to its below-threshold classification. The award process was finalised on 24th July 2026, with the contract active from 1st June 2026 to 31st December 2026. Sector Security Services Ltd, a large enterprise located in Preston, has been chosen as the supplier.

This security services tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the security sector. Firms specialising in contracted security services and with the capacity to manage multiple sites could find such tenders beneficial for expanding their operational portfolio. The contract value indicates the scale to which businesses can benefit from engaging with government entities like Torbay Council, thereby enhancing their market presence and credibility in the public sector. Companies that specialise in providing robust security solutions are well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

FIN26158 Security

Notice Description

Contract Guarding at Occombe Farm

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070049-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£24,253 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY 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
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECTOR SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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