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24 Jul 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Community Gateway Association Limited is initiating a procurement process for concierge and security services within the UK, particularly in Preston. The procurement, titled "Community Gateway Association - Concierge and Security Services," falls under the services category with a focus on security services (CPV code 79710000). The process is currently in the tender stage and follows an open, competitive flexible procedure. The expression of interest deadline is set for 10th September 2026, and the contract award is expected by 8th January 2027. The contract will commence on 1st April 2027 for an initial duration of three years, with the possibility of extensions to a total of five years. This tender is valued at approximately £1,310,000 including VAT over the potential five-year term.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in security services to expand their portfolio by providing high-quality concierge and security solutions. The contract offers substantial business growth potential due to its estimated value and duration. The primary components, such as key holding services and occasional manned guarding, make it suitable for companies experienced in delivering comprehensive security services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply as part of the procurement's commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive business participation. Businesses will partake via a structured two-stage competitive process, optimising their capacity to demonstrate expertise in service delivery, customer care, contract management, and delivering social value.

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Notice Title

Community Gateway Association - Concierge and Security Services

Notice Description

The scope of the Contract is the provision of: *Concierge and Security Services at specific CGA support schemes *Key Holding Service for harbour House and Chain Caul Way *Occasional Manned Guarding The main objectives of this procurement are to: *Provide high quality Services and high levels of Service User satisfaction *Deliver a robust and compliant procurement process *Achieve value for money *Deliver social value Full details of the Services required are contained in the Specification as set out in Appendix 1 of the ITT document. The Contract is expected to commence in April 2027. The Contract will last for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend at CGA's discretion for a further 1 year, and 1 additional year, giving a total potential maximum duration of 5 years. This tender is being administered on behalf of CGA by Clarity Procurement Solutions Limited. The total estimated value is PS1,310,000 including VAT over 5 years (PS262,000 per annum including VAT). This excludes annual price indexation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Preston:-Security-services./8893PGDDJS To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8893PGDDJS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will last for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend at CGA's discretion for a further 1 year, and 1 additional year, giving a total potential maximum duration of 5 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070145-2026
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
Competitive flexible 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
£1,310,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,310,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
COMMUNITY GATEWAY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 2DW
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Ashton
Westminster Constituency
Preston

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