--- title: "Security Partner for Guarding and Void Properties" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0505f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0505f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0505f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0505f0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-12" --- # Security Partner for Guarding and Void Properties Buyer: MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0505f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0505f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0505f0.json) ## Summary Milton Keynes City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of manned security and k9 services, concluding with an active contract awarded to SSG Support Services Group Ltd from Romford. The procurement, classified under security services, aims to create a secure environment within Milton Keynes and includes services like static guarding, manned events, mobile officer coverage, and dog handling. This open procedure, which reached the award stage, started with market engagement on 24th February 2025 and culminated in contract signing on 1st February 2026. The contract period spans from 2026 to 2028, with a potential extension until 2029, focusing on Milton Keynes, UK. The contract is valued at £750,000 and was above threshold procurement, supported by the legal basis under UK legislation 2023/54. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those offering static and manned guarding, event management, and canine security. Large-scale suppliers like SSG Support Services Group Ltd are well-suited due to the comprehensive security provisions required. The existing contractual arrangements suggest potential growth and expansion within the security industry, catering to Milton Keynes City Council's ongoing and evolving safety requirements. Such contracts allow businesses to gain valuable experience, develop credentials, and establish a reputable portfolio that can lead to further procurement opportunities, reinforcing their market presence and enabling business growth. ## Notice Milton Keynes City Council tendered for the provision of manned security and K9 services. Milton Keynes City Council security objective is to use systems and staffing arrangements to help us provide a safe and secure working environment for MKCC staff, customers, and visitors. The MKCC Security department is responsible for the policies and procedures that define our approach and our response to security concerns. The winning bidder will be expected to provide AD Hoc Security Provision to Milton Keynes City Council to include but not limited to: * Static Guarding (Cover) * Man Guarding/Events * Mobile officer (Cover) * Dog handler Market Engagement was conducted on the 24th February 2025 and was published on FTS portal on 30th January 2025. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0001 Renewal: Option to extend for 1 year at the Councils discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012884-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | 2027-06-30 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | £750,000 | | Awards value | £750,000 | | Contracts value | £750,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SSG SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75240000 - Public security, law and order services - 79700000 - Investigation and security services - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2026 at 13:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012884-2026 - 5 Jan 2026 at 17:34 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000476-2026 - 22 Dec 2025 at 15:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085481-2025 - 23 Apr 2025 at 09:44 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016431-2025 - 23 Apr 2025 at 09:36 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016424-2025 - 22 Apr 2025 at 17:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016360-2025 - 22 Apr 2025 at 16:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016358-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012884-2026 12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000476-2026 5th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085481-2025 22nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016431-2025 23rd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016424-2025 23rd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016360-2025 22nd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016358-2025 22nd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Access to the tender documents is via In-tend. ## Notice URLs - http://www.ssgukltd.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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