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31 Jul 2026 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Cash Collection and Cash and Valuables in Transit" was managed by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, a regional authority based in Dudley, United Kingdom (UKG36). This process focuses on the financial services industry, specifically banking services, and aims to provide facilities for the collection and deposit of cash and cheques. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition, falling outside the standard directive scope. The key contract award was made to Security Plus Limited, with the contract being signed on 29th July 2026 and valued at £70,000 GBP. The overall status of this procurement is complete, with a notable single bid submitted.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies in the financial and security sectors that specialise in secure cash handling and transit services. Businesses that can deliver high-quality service at competitive costs could particularly benefit from similar future contracts. Although the contract was awarded through a limited procurement process via a framework agreement, engaging in such frameworks could pose notable prospects for growth by providing exposure and experience in handling regional public sector contracts. Companies with the capability to navigate the complex requirements of public tenders and establish strategic relationships with local authorities could broaden their service portfolios and client base.

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Notice Title

Cash Collection and Cash and Valuables in Transit

Notice Description

Collection and deposit of cash and cheques facility

Lot Information

Lot 1

Collection and deposit of cash and cheques facility

Procurement Information

Approved call off via ESPO Ref 324F_24 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d84a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072479-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH 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
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURITY PLUS

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