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05 Aug 2026 at 15:00

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04 Aug 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for providing security services at YMCA London City and North's supported housing properties is currently in the tender update stage. The buying organisation is YMCA London City and North, located in London, UK. The contracting authority managing the tender is SEC Procurement Limited, based in Sittingbourne, Kent. This open procedure tender, titled "Security Services for YMCA London City & North," falls under the services category and involves overnight security for properties in Hackney, Islington, and Haringey. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 2nd September 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 11th September 2026. The contract award is expected by 16th November 2026 and the contract period will run from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2028, with a potential 36-month extension option.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for security service providers to enhance their portfolio by engaging with a reputable public authority. Businesses specialising in professional, customer-centric security services would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of managing access control, CCTV monitoring, incident reporting, and safeguarding. Companies experienced in providing high-quality patrol services with trained personnel, familiar with conducting operations aligning with GDPR and enhanced DBS compliance, will find this tender a strategic growth opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the residential security sector. Such engagements can also lay the groundwork for long-term partnerships and broader service opportunities with the YMCA and similar organisations.

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Notice Title

Security Services for YMCA London City & North

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of overnight security services across three YMCA London City and North supported housing properties in Hackney, Islington and Haringey, which collectively provide accommodation for young people aged 16 to 25. The contractor must supply professional, trained security personnel to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service between 8:00pm and 8:00am, seven days a week, with the ability to respond to ad hoc incidents when required. Services include managing access control, visitor sign-in procedures, CCTV monitoring, key management, patrols, incident reporting, and supporting resident safety and welfare. The contractor must comply with safeguarding requirements, including enhanced DBS checks, health and safety legislation, GDPR obligations, and YMCA policies. Security staff are expected to maintain high standards of conduct, customer service and professionalism, while working collaboratively with YMCA staff to provide a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors and the wider community.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend to a maximum of 36 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074342-2026
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
Open procedure
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

79715000 - Patrol services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£618,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£618,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 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
YMCA LONDON CITY AND NORTH
Additional Buyers

SEC PROCUREMENT LIMITED T/A SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8SE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
West Downs
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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