--- title: "Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-341530a6-aac5-4649-b5d0-7045516681f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-341530a6-aac5-4649-b5d0-7045516681f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-341530a6-aac5-4649-b5d0-7045516681f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-341530a6-aac5-4649-b5d0-7045516681f1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-08" --- # Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-341530a6-aac5-4649-b5d0-7045516681f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-341530a6-aac5-4649-b5d0-7045516681f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-341530a6-aac5-4649-b5d0-7045516681f1.json) ## Summary Thanet District Council is inviting tenders for the provision of security services at various sites within the District of Thanet. The procurement, categorised under security services (CPV: 79710000), encompasses seven separate lots, including port and harbour security, reception and security services at Cecil Street, opening/closing of multi-storey car parks, out-of-hours key holder services, seasonal and ad hoc security provision, and vacant property security at Winter Gardens. The contract for Lots 1-6 is anticipated to start on 3 July 2025 and run for three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. Lot 7 is expected to commence on the same date but for a duration of twelve months, with four options to extend for twelve months each. The procurement process is in the tender stage with key dates including clarification submission no later than 14.00hrs on 11 April 2025 and tender submissions by 14.00hrs on 16 April 2025. This procurement offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specializing in security services, guard services (CPV: 79713000), and patrol services (CPV: 79715000). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure, providing a competitive platform for new and established businesses to secure long-term contracts with a reputable council. Successful bidders will have the chance to enhance their portfolio and operational footprint across multiple high-profile sites within Thanet, forming a reliable partnership with the local authority to deliver essential security services throughout the district. ## Notice Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a provider for the Security Services Contract Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet contract and invites prospective suppliers' to submit a Tender to meet the requirements. The Security Service contract is packaged as 7 separate Lots and will be required 365 days a year: Lot 1- Port and Harbour Lot 2 - Reception & security at cecil street Lot 3 - Opening/closing Royal Harbour Multi Storey Car Park, Ramsgate Lot 4 - Opening/closing Mill Lane Multi Storey Car Park, Margate Lot 5 - Key Holder for out of hours cover for Royal Harbour and Mill Lane Multi Storey Lot 6 - Seasonal + Ad Hoc security provision estimated Lot 7 - Winter Gardens vacant property security For Lots 1-6 the Contract/s are anticipated to commence upon 3 July 2025 for a duration of 3 Years, with one option to extend for 2 Years, at the sole discretion of the Council. For Lot 7 the Contract is anticipated to commence upon 3 July 2025 for a duration of 12 months with four options to extend for 12 months each, at the sole discretion of the Council. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 11th April 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 16th April 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef86c44b-14b3-468c-b11e-3e79dec294a8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jul 2025 - 2 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,178,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MARGATE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT9 1XZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Thanet | | Electoral ward | Cliftonville West | | Westminster constituency | East Thanet | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services - 79713000 - Guard services - 79715000 - Patrol services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2025 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef86c44b-14b3-468c-b11e-3e79dec294a8 - 26 Mar 2025 at 19:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58320eef-f246-4796-b569-5bfaeb2329c5 - 24 Feb 2025 at 18:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba97bb0-8e38-40cd-886d-0d6c2417ff39 - 4 Feb 2025 at 18:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2f65fca-de89-4ec8-bc35-ed406ea073d9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef86c44b-14b3-468c-b11e-3e79dec294a8 8th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58320eef-f246-4796-b569-5bfaeb2329c5 26th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba97bb0-8e38-40cd-886d-0d6c2417ff39 24th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2f65fca-de89-4ec8-bc35-ed406ea073d9 4th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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