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title: "Community Service Patrol Contract"
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buyer: "CROYDON COUNCIL"
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# Community Service Patrol Contract

Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f07ed84e-c44d-4be8-b8b1-3ab8d082a1e5

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## Summary

Croydon Council awarded the Community Service Patrol Contract for community safety initiatives involving patrol services and interventions for rough sleepers. The contract is valued at £173,000 and follows a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. This process reached the award stage on August 1, 2025, with the contract period spanning from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026. The services will be provided in Croydon, England, within the postal code CR0 1EA. The industry category covered is patrol services, classified under CPV 79715000.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security or patrol services, with a focus on community safety. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to undertake this contract due to its scale and procurement method. Parkguard Ltd, an SME, has secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similar companies to engage in public sector contracts, particularly in local government community initiatives. Business studies of local industry needs and capacity building could enhance competitiveness in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Community Safety through patrol and rough sleepers interventions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2e2acb-8c56-41e4-a62e-1316d65abe7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £173,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £173,000 |
| 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 | CROYDON COUNCIL |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARKGUARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79715000 - Patrol services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2e2acb-8c56-41e4-a62e-1316d65abe7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2e2acb-8c56-41e4-a62e-1316d65abe7e
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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