--- title: "Manned Guarding, Front of House & Security Concierge Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052213" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052213" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052213.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052213.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-11" --- # Manned Guarding, Front of House & Security Concierge Services Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052213 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052213) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052213.json) ## Summary The Lancashire County Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Manned Guarding, Front of House, and Security Concierge Services across multiple locations within Lancashire county. This procurement, identified by the title "Manned Guarding, Front of House & Security Concierge Services," falls under the services industry category with a primary focus on security services. The open procurement procedure is set with a gross estimated value of £12,000,000 and spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with potential renewals extending the period to 2030. Interested parties should note the tender submission deadline is by 6th July 2026, with the awarding process concluding on 24th July 2026. Bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically via the Fusion Supplier Portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security service industry, including those that offer static and mobile guarding, access control, K9 handling, and alarm response services. The framework agreement allows for services to be provided on an as-needed basis across diverse council service areas such as Facilities Management, Property Services, and Highways & Transport, offering substantial opportunities for sustained business growth over the contract term. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the contractual and geographic scope, are well-suited to compete, particularly those with expertise in dynamic and responsive security solutions and those offering innovative pricing strategies to match the council's demand for both core and ad hoc security functions. ## Notice The Authority has an ongoing requirement for the provision of Site Security Services and Front of house concierge services. The services are provided at multiple locations within the County of Lancashire for the Authority. The core services of the contract are as detailed below: * Manned Guarding o Static Guarding o Access Control / Door Supervision o Mobile Patrol Officers (foot & vehicle) o Corporate special purpose o Events o K9 Handlers o Key Holding o Alarm Response o Reactive security works * Front of House / Security Concierge services * Transport Safety Officers (PTSO's) Services required on an ad hoc basis as detailed below: * Close Protection Officers * Security Consultancy The services will be provided for the following Service areas within Lancashire County Council: * Facilities Management * Property Services * Estates * Estates LCDL * Waste Management * Highways & Transport The services will be called off from the Contract by each of the service areas independently as and when required. Call off for the services will be made via a purchase order and or a works order raised in the Authorities own system (PAMS). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The contract will provide for the Services including fixed resource requirements and any extra ad hoc security requirements in line with the scope of the contract services Renewal: The Authority proposes to enter into one Contract with the successful Tenderer. The initial Contract period will be two (2) years, after such time the Authority may extend the Contract by any number of defined periods, provided that the total duration does not exceed forty eight (48) months or 4 years. The anticipated Commencement Date is 1st September 2026. ### Planning Information Lancashire County Council are seeking expression of interest for the full service portfolio of this contract as listed in the scope. The initial outline specification for these services is available on request. Please contact casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk Please return expression of interest to casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055348-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 13 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 0LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Vauxhall | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 11 Jun 2026 at 14:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055348-2026 - 16 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004046-2026 - 16 Jan 2026 at 15:03 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003983-2026 - 23 May 2025 at 11:18 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026185-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055348-2026 11th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004046-2026 16th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003983-2026 16th January 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026185-2025 23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/ - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk Link to opportunities page Please use the link below to access the full tender documents https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/ LCC Opportunities Tender Reference LCC47382 ## Notice URLs - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/ - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.socialvalueportal.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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