--- title: "Security provision for Ware Priory Estate" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4fda26ba-4011-4a1f-a4f4-c182e57016a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4fda26ba-4011-4a1f-a4f4-c182e57016a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fda26ba-4011-4a1f-a4f4-c182e57016a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fda26ba-4011-4a1f-a4f4-c182e57016a5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WARE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-19" --- # Security provision for Ware Priory Estate Buyer: WARE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fda26ba-4011-4a1f-a4f4-c182e57016a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4fda26ba-4011-4a1f-a4f4-c182e57016a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fda26ba-4011-4a1f-a4f4-c182e57016a5.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Ware Town Council involves the provision of security services for the Ware Priory Estate in Ware, Hertfordshire. The title of this contract opportunity is "Security provision for Ware Priory Estate", which falls under the industry category of Security services (CPV code 79710000). Located in SG12 9AL, England, the procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 21st September 2025. The contract is planned to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2029. The procurement method used is a limited competitive quotation, which is below the threshold, and the services are valued at £25,000. This tender provides ample prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in security services to expand their business by solidifying a working relationship with a public-sector client. As the contract requires regular security services and event cover for small to very large gatherings, companies with experience in venue security and event management are well-suited to apply. This opportunity allows such businesses to showcase their expertise in maintaining safety and security for diverse events at a prestigious, historical location, potentially leveraging this as a prime example in their portfolio for future contracts. ## Notice General The Ware Priory Estate consists of the Ware Priory building, a 13th Century, Grade 1 listed building and Fletcher's Lea, a 20 year old building directly adjacent across from the side car park. Between them, both buildings and the surrounding waterside gardens welcome private events such as (but not exclusive to) weddings, parties and meetings from 10 - 200 guests and public events from 20 - 2000 guests. CCTV is available and covers outward from the main Ware Priory Reception, the hallway to the back of the Ware Priory Building (The tenants entry/exit point), Outside and Inside the Main Entrance to Fletcher's Lea, and the view of the Ca Park from Fletcher's Lea. A core Ware Town Council staff of 17 plus bank staff are employed and there are currently 6 tenants with their own staff that lease rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors of Ware Priory. There is a public toilet block located in the grounds of Ware Priory Ware Lido is located around the corner in Priory Street. Security Provision is required for the following activities:- * (A) Toilet lock up - Daily * (B) Priory Building Lock up and Review of grounds - Daily * (C) Fletchers Lea lock up - Daily * (D)Reception cover for Staff meetings (Usually once a month 10am - 1pm) and Out of Hours Meetings (5pm - 10pm)- Occasional * (E) Small event cover (10-40 people) (generally 5pm - 10pm) - 1-2 times per week * (F) Medium event cover (40-80 people) (generally evenings 6pm - midnight) (weddings anytime from noon until midnight)- 6 times per month * (G) Large event cover (80-150 people) (generally evenings 6pm - midnight) (weddings anytime from noon until midnight) - 2-4 times per month * (H) Very large event cover including grounds (up to 2000 people) - up to 4 times per year (generally noon up to midnight) * (I) Alarm callouts including the Ware Lido please include your maximum call out time for such an eventuality Tenderers with no prior knowledge of Ware Priory will need to do a complete site survey to be arranged with the Sales & Operations Manager before submitting a tender. All applicable regulations, industry standards, safety standards and commissioning should be included. All details to be completed on the provided tender form. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5124078-4dd5-4680-af9e-9f23ec966221 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | WARE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | WARE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG12 9AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Ware Priory | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 19 Aug 2025 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5124078-4dd5-4680-af9e-9f23ec966221 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5124078-4dd5-4680-af9e-9f23ec966221 19th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e22eca91-c0c3-42d8-8c9c-f09de704d66a Security Service for the Priory Estate in Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9AL ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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