--- title: "Manned Guarding" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052838" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052838" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052838.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052838.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WAYTHROUGH" published: "2026-08-04" --- # Manned Guarding Buyer: WAYTHROUGH Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052838 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052838) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052838.json) ## Summary The ongoing procurement process by Waythrough, a public undertaking based in Bowburn, United Kingdom, involves the planned procurement of Manned Guarding and Security Services. With the main industry category being services, this tender is currently at the planning stage, with the procurement expected to proceed through the Facilities Management and Workplace Services DPS - GCA RM6264. Notably, businesses must ensure they are registered and admitted to the DPS by 15th September 2026, as the further competition will likely be published on this date. The contract value is projected at £3,770,000, with a contract period from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2029, potentially extending to 31st December 2032. This tender provides substantial opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given its suitability criteria. Companies specialising in security services that are capable of fulfilling manned guarding requirements across the UK are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. By participating in this procurement, businesses have the chance to expand their scope within the public sector, enhance their portfolio, and drive growth through secure governmental contracts. It's imperative for interested parties to ensure their registration with the relevant DPS to compete effectively. ## Notice Provision of Manned Guarding and Security Services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073737-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,770,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WAYTHROUGH | | Locality | BOWBURN | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH6 5PF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Coxhoe | | Westminster constituency | Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 4 Aug 2026 at 13:21 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073737-2026 - 9 Apr 2026 at 11:43 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032368-2026 - 16 Feb 2026 at 15:25 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013945-2026 - 3 Oct 2025 at 15:08 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062286-2025 - 12 Sep 2025 at 15:12 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056327-2025 - 28 May 2025 at 14:51 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028210-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073737-2026 4th August 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032368-2026 9th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013945-2026 16th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062286-2025 3rd October 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056327-2025 12th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028210-2025 28th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sr - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.waythrough.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052838. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052838.json.