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Independent Review of Public Space CCTV Provision in South Wales

Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales

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11 Aug 2026 at 13:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales is commissioning an independent review of public space CCTV provision across the seven local authority areas in South Wales: Bridgend, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath Port Talbot, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea and the Vale of Glamorgan. The service is research and evaluation consultancy, covering current CCTV arrangements, the needs and contributions of local authorities, policing, community safety partners and other stakeholders. It must assess whether CCTV remains effective, sustainable and fit for purpose for crime prevention, public safety, tackling serious violence and antisocial behaviour, and supporting safe town centres and night-time economies. The review must recommend future delivery arrangements and provide a blueprint beyond May 2028.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition, with electronic submission allowed via the eTenderWales portal. The enquiry deadline was 21 August 2026 at 12:00, and the tender submission deadline was 28 August 2026 at 12:00. The single contract is planned to run from 19 October 2026 to 18 April 2027, subject to successful completion of vetting. Its estimated value is £50,000 excluding VAT, or £60,000 including VAT. Bids are evaluated using a technical envelope weighted at 80%, based on three questions, and a commercial envelope weighted at 20%. Participation is reserved for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This opportunity suits an SME or voluntary, community or social enterprise with independent consultancy capability in CCTV, public safety, policing, local government, community safety or related evaluation and research. Strong bidders are likely to bring experience assessing multi-authority or partnership services, engaging stakeholders with different operational priorities, reviewing current capability and identifying sustainable future operating models. Relevant expertise includes evidence gathering, service evaluation, strategic recommendations and translating findings into an implementable blueprint. Suppliers should be able to work across the seven South Wales local authority areas and address the relationship between public space surveillance, crime prevention, serious violence, antisocial behaviour, vulnerable people and town-centre safety. The technical response carries substantially more weight than price, so demonstrable methodology and relevant experience are commercially important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Review of Public Space CCTV Provision in South Wales

Notice Description

Emma Wools, the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales ("the Commissioner") made a pledge in her election manifesto to perform a review of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) arrangements across the seven Local Authority (LAs) areas within the South Wales police area. CCTV plays a critical role in enhancing public safety, preventing and detecting crime and supporting community reassurance across South Wales. It supports the delivery of South Wales Police and partnership priorities including; tackling serious violence and anti-social behaviour, protecting vulnerable people, and maintaining safe and vibrant town centres and night-time economies. An independent review shall be commissioned by the Commissioner to provide a comprehensive assessment of current public space CCTV provision. The review shall consider the contribution, needs and opportunities presented by LAs, policing, community safety partners and other relevant stakeholders across the South Wales Police force area. The geographical area covers the seven Local Authority areas of Bridgend, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath Port Talbot, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea and Vale of Glamorgan. The review shall provide recommendations that ensure public space CCTV capability remains effective, sustainable, and fit for purpose in supporting crime prevention, public safety, and policing and partnership objectives, while establishing a clear blueprint for future delivery arrangements beyond May 2028, when new police governance arrangements are anticipated to be in place. **Contract dates are provided for guidance only and are dependent upon the successful completion of vetting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e14d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076216-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 18 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 3SU
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

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