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title: "TD2285 - Event Security Services"
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published: "2026-05-22"
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# TD2285 - Event Security Services

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-523d7ae2-0c05-4e82-931c-d52c2571aedb

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## Summary

Derby City Council is conducting a procurement process for the provision of Event Security Services, under the title TD2285, in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is being carried out using the Open procedure, as stipulated by the Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024. The contract, valued at £1,075,000, has an initial duration of three years beginning on 1st April 2026, with potential extensions up to five years depending on performance and requirements. Key dates to note include a deadline for expressing interest by 15:00 on 10th February 2026, a deadline for clarification questions by 17:00 on 3rd February 2026, and the submission of bids by 12:00 on 11th February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public security services. Given the service nature of the contract and the substantial value on offer, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those capable of delivering robust security solutions for public and private events. The open procurement method amplifies the opportunity for competitive bidding, making it a lucrative prospect for companies looking to expand their footprint in the security services industry within the public sector. Businesses should prepare to align with Derby City Council's requirements and demonstrate their capacity to meet the stringent security demands of event management throughout the contract duration.

## Notice

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for Event Security Services. The procurement process adopted by the Council is based on the 'Open' tendering procedure as detailed in the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act") and the Procurement Regulations 2024 (the "Regulations".) The initial contract period is 3 years ; the contract is estimated to commence 01st April 2026 and will expire 31st March 2029. There will be an option to extend the contract for 2 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is 5 years Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 15:00 on Tuesday 10th February 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline to submit clarification questions is 17:00 Tuesday 3rd February 2026. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Wednesday 11th February 2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org (https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for TD2285 or DN802327. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Additional information: Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 15:00 on Tuesday 10th February 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline to submit clarification questions is 17:00 Tuesday 3rd February 2026. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Wednesday 11th February 2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org (https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for TD2285 or DN802327. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef0cee7-ba45-4ec6-be4e-2cdf61ff13c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,075,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,075,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHOWSEC INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 75241000 - Public security services
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef0cee7-ba45-4ec6-be4e-2cdf61ff13c2
- 12 Jan 2026 at 12:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/971d7905-5c48-44a7-aabe-f2dca135233c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef0cee7-ba45-4ec6-be4e-2cdf61ff13c2
  22nd May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/971d7905-5c48-44a7-aabe-f2dca135233c
  12th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org

## Notice URLs

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

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