--- title: "Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dba7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dba7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dba7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dba7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-08" --- # Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dba7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dba7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dba7.json) ## Summary Thanet District Council is conducting a procurement process for security services at various sites within the District of Thanet. The contract is divided into seven separate lots, each requiring services 365 days a year, with contracts starting on 3 July 2025. Lots 1-6 have a duration of three years with an option to extend for two additional years, while Lot 7 has a one-year duration with an option to extend for up to four additional years. Suppliers must submit clarifications or questions by 11 April 2025 and complete electronic tender submissions by 14:00 on 16 April 2025 via the Kent Business Portal. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for providers of security services, particularly firms specialised in guard, patrol, and surveillance services. Well-suited companies include those with significant experience in managing security for ports, multi-storey car parks, and vacant properties. The comprehensive nature of the contract, spanning multiple locations and service types, makes it ideal for businesses looking to expand their operational footprint and secure long-term government contracts. Given the potential for contract extensions, this tender offers a stable revenue stream and the opportunity to build strong client relationships with Thanet District Council. ## Notice Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a provider for the Security Services Contract Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet contract and invites prospective suppliers' to submit a Tender to meet the requirements. The Security Service contract is packaged as 7 separate Lots and will be required 365 days a year: Lot 1- Port and Harbour Lot 2 - Reception & security at cecil street Lot 3 - Opening/closing Royal Harbour Multi Storey Car Park, Ramsgate Lot 4 - Opening/closing Mill Lane Multi Storey Car Park, Margate Lot 5 - Key Holder for out of hours cover for Royal Harbour and Mill Lane Multi Storey Lot 6 - Seasonal + Ad Hoc security provision estimated Lot 7 - Winter Gardens vacant property security For Lots 1-6 the Contract/s are anticipated to commence upon 2 June 2025 for a duration of 3 Years, with one option to extend for 2 Years, at the sole discretion of the Council. For Lot 7 the Contract is anticipated to commence upon 2 June 2025 for a duration of 12 months, with four options to extend for 12 months each, at the sole discretion of the Council. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Poral (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 25th February 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 7 March 2025. ### Lot Information Port and Harbour Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a provider for the Security Services Contract Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet contract and invites prospective suppliers' to submit a Tender to meet the requirements. The Security Service contract will be required 365 days a year: Lot 1- Port and Harbour The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 2 June 2025 for a duration of 3 Years, with one option to extend for 2 Years, at the sole discretion of the Council. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Poral (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 25th February 2025 Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 7 March 2025. Options: Options to extend at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority as per details contained in procurement documentation Reception and security at cecil street Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a provider for the Security Services Contract Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet contract and invites prospective suppliers' to submit a Tender to meet the requirements. The Security Service contract will be required 365 days a year: Lot 2 - Reception & security at cecil street The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 2 June 2025 for a duration of 3 Years, with one option to extend for 2 Years, at the sole discretion of the Council. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Poral (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 25th February 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 7 March 2025. Options: Options to extend at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority as per details contained in procurement documentation Opening/closing Royal Harbour Multi Storey Car Park, Ramsgate Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a provider for the Security Services Contract Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet contract and invites prospective suppliers' to submit a Tender to meet the requirements. The Security Service contract will be required 365 days a year: Lot 3 - Opening/closing Royal Harbour Multi Storey Car Park, Ramsgate. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 2 June 2025 for a duration of 3 Years, with one option to extend for 2 Years, at the sole discretion of the Council. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Poral (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 25th February 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 7 March 2025. Options: Options to extend at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority as per details contained in procurement documentation Opening/closing Mill Lane Multi Storey Car Park, Margate Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a provider for the Security Services Contract Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet contract and invites prospective suppliers' to submit a Tender to meet the requirements. The Security Service contract will be required 365 days a year: Lot 4 - Opening/closing Mill Lane Multi Storey Car Park, Margate The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 2 June 2025 for a duration of 3 Years, with one option to extend for 2 Years, at the sole discretion of the Council. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Poral (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 25th February 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 7 March 2025. Options: Options to extend at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority as per details contained in procurement documentation Key Holder for out of hours cover for Royal Harbour and Mill Lane Multi Storey Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a provider for the Security Services Contract Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet contract and invites prospective suppliers' to submit a Tender to meet the requirements. The Security Service contract will be required 365 days a year: Lot 5 - Key Holder for out of hours cover for Royal Harbour and Mill Lane Multi Storey The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 2 June 2025 for a duration of 3 Years, with one option to extend for 2 Years, at the sole discretion of the Council. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Poral (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 25th February 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 7 March 2025. Options: Options to extend at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority as per details contained in procurement documentation Seasonal + Ad Hoc security provision estimated Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a provider for the Security Services Contract Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet contract and invites prospective suppliers' to submit a Tender to meet the requirements. The Security Service contract will be required 365 days a year: Lot 6 - Seasonal + Ad Hoc security provision estimated The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 2 June 2025 for a duration of 3 Years, with one option to extend for 2 Years, at the sole discretion of the Council. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Poral (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 25th February 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 7 March 2025. Options: Options to extend at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority as per details contained in procurement documentation Winter Gardens vacant property security Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a provider for the Security Services Contract Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet contract and invites prospective suppliers' to submit a Tender to meet the requirements. The Security Service contract will be required 365 days a year: Lot 7 - Winter Gardens vacant property security The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 2 June 2025 for a duration of 12 months, with four options to extend for 12 months each, at the sole discretion of the Council. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Poral (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 25th February 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 7 March 2025. Options: Options to extend at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority as per details contained in procurement documentation ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013783-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,178,000 | | Lots value | £2,178,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MARGATE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT9 1XZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Thanet | | Electoral ward | Cliftonville West | | Westminster constituency | East Thanet | | Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ44 East Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services - 79713000 - Guard services - 79714000 - Surveillance services - 79715000 - Patrol services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2025 at 15:48 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013783-2025 - 4 Apr 2025 at 19:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013251-2025 - 4 Feb 2025 at 18:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003738-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk - http://www.thanet.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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