---
title: "Provision of Security Services at Elvaston Castle County Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050f19"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-14"
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# Provision of Security Services at Elvaston Castle County Park

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050f19

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking the provision of security services at Elvaston Castle County Park, located in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is categorized under security services within the services industry. The council is inviting bids for a one-year contract with the option to extend for up to three additional one-year periods, potentially lasting until July 2029. The total estimated contract value is £400,000, with bids to be submitted no later than 28 May 2025. Contract initiation is scheduled for 14 July 2025, ensuring the provision of proactive security to safeguard both the park's assets and visitors. This open tender adheres to the 'light touch' regime for below-threshold procurements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for security service providers, particularly SMEs, looking to expand their portfolio with a multi-year engagement in a public sector contract. The criteria for award balances quality and price equally, providing a fair opportunity for businesses that can deliver high-standard security services tailored to public environments. Firms with experience in safety and surveillance, especially those that can offer innovative solutions and efficient personnel management, would be well-suited to compete. Bidders are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the site's layout and operation during the tendering process to better understand the security service requirements.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council requires the provision of Security Guarding Services at Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road, Elvaston, Derbyshire, DE72 3EP. A Security Service is required that can provide a safe and secure environment at Elvaston Castle Country Park and deliver a proactive level of security to protect the staff, property and visitors to the Country Park. The contract will be for 1 year plus possible extensions of three 12-month periods up to a maximum of 4 years. The overall value of the contract is estimated as PS400,000. Bidders are advised to visit the Elvaston Castle Country Park to acquaint themselves with the layouts and to gain an understanding of how the guarding relates to and integrates with the operation. The majority of the site is publically accessible and requests to visit site should be made via the tendering portal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 year contract with an option to extend for 3 further periods of 12 months each (1+1+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021294-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | £480,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 13:03 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021294-2025
- 8 May 2025 at 15:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019829-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021294-2025
  14th May 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019829-2025
  8th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=60df9258-162c-f011-8136-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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