This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

06 Aug 2026 at 10:43

Award

31 Jul 2026 at 18:46

Award

28 Jul 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea recently concluded a direct procurement process for the provision of security services for the 2026 aviation event. This procurement was part of an urgent requirement and thus did not involve competition, falling below the threshold. The contract, which was awarded to SAFESTYLE SECURITY SERVICES LIMITED, commenced on 25th July 2026 and ended on 26th July 2026. The process was conducted under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations and was situated in Swansea, UK, falling under the services industry category. The procurement has since progressed to the contract award and termination stages, with key actions completed by early August 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those adept in providing security services, as it demonstrates a direct procurement method beneficial for smaller businesses. The collaboration with a regional authority like the City & County of Swansea can provide businesses with critical experience and exposure in public sector contracts. Companies operating within the UK's services sector, particularly those specialising in security for events, would find such contracts aligning well with their portfolio and enhancing their profile within public procurement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Services for the 2026 aviation event

Notice Description

This is the UK7 notice for the Provision of Security Services for the 2026 aviation event. Please note that contract signed date was 18th June 2026 - Contract Start - 25.7.26 - Contract End 26.7.26. Awarded due to urgency

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d54d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074625-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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

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
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFESTYLE SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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