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title: "Security Guarding Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# Security Guarding Services

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-652cf1cd-86e7-4805-8cc9-bc042181e005

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has recently completed the awarding stage of its public procurement process for Security Guarding Services, having initiated the tendering process earlier. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 79710000 for security services. This tender was divided into two lots: Core Security Guarding Services and Mobile Keyholding Services. The contract was awarded on 2nd March 2026 with a competitive procedure involving negotiation, and the contract starts from 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2031. The services are required across the United Kingdom and additional territories, with a comprehensive contract value of £140 million to £150 million. The procurement method used was selective, indicating a more targeted approach suitable for certain businesses. Notably, the BBC, based in London, is the buying organisation, aiming for efficient and reliable service delivery across various sites.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth within the security service industry, ideal for companies specialising in large-scale security operations and mobile patrolling services. Suitable businesses include those with capabilities for managing substantial manpower and complex security logistics, as well as entities that offer integrated security solutions across multiple geographic areas. With the contract value estimated to reach £150 million, SMEs could potentially benefit through sub-contracting opportunities, especially those able to meet the BBC's requirements for comprehensive and reliable service provision across the specified regions. Moreover, offering such services under a long-term contract duration allows businesses to establish a stable revenue stream while enhancing their credibility and competitive stance within the security services market.

## Notice

Contract Award notice for Security Guarded Services. The BBC is conducting a Tender for the provision of Security Guarding Services .The Tendered Requirement was divided into two (2) separate Lots. Lot 1 - Core Security Guarding Services includes; Security guarding (>350 personnel across 32 sites); Provision of two security control rooms for alarm, CCTV and incident monitoring; Control Room manning, alarm and CCTV monitoring; Mobile patrols; Car Park monitoring and control; Close Protection services; First aid support; Emergency and evacuation duties; Investigation and verification of alarms including fire. Lot 2 - Mobile Keyholding Services including; Alarm Response; Patrols. The BBC awarded one (1) Contract for each Lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53dcb189-ba37-400d-87bb-26fce1b5babd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000,000 |
| 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 | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1A 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MITIE SECURITY SERVICES; THE KEYHOLDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53dcb189-ba37-400d-87bb-26fce1b5babd
- 26 Jul 2024 at 12:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/580d9d55-64cc-4e35-b63e-3abfc2710699

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53dcb189-ba37-400d-87bb-26fce1b5babd
  29th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/580d9d55-64cc-4e35-b63e-3abfc2710699
  26th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/
  BBC eSourcing

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