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title: "Wareham Level Crossing - Provision of Crossing Attendants"
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# Wareham Level Crossing - Provision of Crossing Attendants

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0268492b-7ea5-45f2-a9fc-ae39604baa09

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## Summary

Dorset Council has recently completed the procurement process titled "Wareham Level Crossing - Provision of Crossing Attendants", classified under the security services industry with CPV code 79710000. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, resulting in an active award stage as of 24th September 2025. The contract, worth £659,254, was awarded to STM Group (UK) Ltd and spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2030. The project will be implemented in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically at the Wareham Level Crossing, an essential access point for the community requiring safety measures. Dorset Council, based in Dorchester, oversaw the procurement with contact provided through Bryony Blair.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for large companies in the security services sector, such as those providing public security or health and safety solutions. With Dorset Council's emphasis on rail safety and seven-day operational coverage, businesses with specialised expertise in guarding services and a comprehensive understanding of health and safety regulations are well-suited to compete. The contract period of five years presents an extended opportunity for consistent revenue and establishing a strong partnership with the local authority. Additionally, this procurement process reinforces the importance of accessible infrastructure developments that directly benefit local communities, providing businesses a platform to contribute to public security and welfare.

## Notice

The Office of Road and Rail (ORR) identified the Wareham Level Crossing around 2008/9 as needing safety measures. 2.3. The crossing offers a step free level crossing of the rail lines, there are currently no suitable accessible alternatives which means that the crossing is a vital link to the local community. Dorset Council required the provision of crossing attendants for Wareham level Crossing over a five-year term. The Level Crossing is to be open from 06:00 to 00:00, seven days a week. Crossing attendants are based on site with duties carried out from a cabin that is within the gated bounds of the crossing. Crossing attendants should be suitably aware of rail safety and general Health & Safety. This was a further competition from the CCS Security - Physical, Technical and Support Services RM6257, lot 2 Guarding Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c81a450-eeac-4e2c-b437-a239feb6bb15 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £659,254 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £659,254 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STM GROUP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c81a450-eeac-4e2c-b437-a239feb6bb15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c81a450-eeac-4e2c-b437-a239feb6bb15
  7th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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