--- title: "Provision of Physical Building Security for The National Archives" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a577a9b-1dde-4846-ab99-c80581730e12" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a577a9b-1dde-4846-ab99-c80581730e12" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a577a9b-1dde-4846-ab99-c80581730e12.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a577a9b-1dde-4846-ab99-c80581730e12.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2025-09-10" --- # Provision of Physical Building Security for The National Archives Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a577a9b-1dde-4846-ab99-c80581730e12 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a577a9b-1dde-4846-ab99-c80581730e12) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a577a9b-1dde-4846-ab99-c80581730e12.json) ## Summary The recent procurement process, managed by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of The National Archives, involves the provision of physical building security services. This includes CCTV monitoring, building security, and bag searches. The project, valued at £9,600,000, targets various regions within the United Kingdom, namely the North East, London, South East, South West, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement falls under the "Security services" category with the CPV code 79710000 and has been executed using an "Other - Assisted Service Procurement" method. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and is slated to conclude by 31st August 2030. The award was finalised with CORPS SECURITY (UK) LIMITED as the supplier, and the award was last updated on 10th September 2025. This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large security service providers capable of delivering high-standard security solutions across multiple UK regions. Companies with experience in managing comprehensive security operations, including CCTV and regulated security procedures, will find this contract especially appealing. Although the procurement is marked unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, the sizeable contract value and multi-year duration promise substantial business scalability and long-term collaboration potential for the successful tenderer. This procurement illustrates a substantial opportunity for businesses wanting to enhance their portfolio by partnering with a governmental body. ## Notice The buyer is seeking a Security partner to cohesively deliver their Security Services, to include CCTV control room, Building security and Bag Search, to a high quality standard with value for money in mind. The bidder will work proactively with their Es ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c4e824-f220-40fb-9f4f-305fa20c787c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Assisted Service Procurement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £9,600,000 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CORPS SECURITY (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 10 Sep 2025 at 13:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c4e824-f220-40fb-9f4f-305fa20c787c - 13 Aug 2025 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c4e824-f220-40fb-9f4f-305fa20c787c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c4e824-f220-40fb-9f4f-305fa20c787c 10th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/194a31ed-1339-408d-b32c-eaa09dc7c331 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c63cea3f-e64c-4147-9d10-b4dca085953d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a85abe52-4dc6-4e36-9e6d-f511b378bb9d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44b49d6c-97fb-4101-896e-56f5fad1b852 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d32f440-4b70-4a06-a209-780b0634e176 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/276206bc-bf6a-476e-988d-0b36623d7b3d ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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