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TWBC - Assembly Hall Theatre Security

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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16 Sep 2026 at 16:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is procuring venue security services for the Assembly Hall Theatre in Tunbridge Wells. The appointed provider will deliver security for performances, events and other activities taking place at the theatre. This is a services requirement covering operational security provision rather than goods, construction or general facilities management. The work suits organisations able to supply trained security personnel for public-facing entertainment and event environments, with arrangements capable of supporting different performances and activities at the venue. The council is the public-sector buyer and the requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The relevant service classification is security services (CPV 79710000).

The procurement reached the tender stage: the council invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission allowed. It is a single-lot requirement with a gross value of £250,000. Enquiries had to be submitted by 14 October 2026 at 12:00, and offers by 21 October 2026 at 12:00. The planned award period ends on 16 November 2026 at 23:59. The contract period runs from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028, with an option to extend through up to three further 12-month periods, giving a maximum potential term of five years. Evaluation is weighted 60% quality and 40% cost. The procurement is above the relevant threshold and is covered by the GPA and CPTPP.

This opportunity suits a suitably qualified security provider with Security Industry Authority accreditation and the capability to protect a theatre during performances, events and other activities. Bidders should be able to provide reliable event-security personnel and manage delivery in a public entertainment venue where requirements may vary between activities. The council has identified the opportunity as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so it is not restricted to large national security companies. Suppliers with established event-operations experience, appropriately accredited staff and the capacity to provide consistent cover across a sustained theatre-services arrangement are well placed to compete. The procurement also flags potential local-government reorganisation, which could lead to contract novation, and legislation changes that could require amendment; bidders should be prepared to manage those contractual risks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TWBC - Assembly Hall Theatre Security

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and SIA-accredited security provider to deliver security services for performances, events and other activities at the Assembly Hall Theatre. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Security-services./6SP7656254 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/6SP7656254

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract duration is 2 years, with the option to extend for up to 3 additional periods of 12 months each, giving a maximum potential contract term of 5 years (2+1+1+1) subject to agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0773d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087948-2026
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
SME, VCSE
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 20265 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ46 West Kent
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

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