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title: "Provision of Security Services to Designated Accommodation Sites"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058bf4"
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# Provision of Security Services to Designated Accommodation Sites

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058bf4

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Security Services to Designated Accommodation Sites" is managed by Cornwall Council, situated in Truro, UK. Although this particular tender has been cancelled due to identified discrepancies and potential legal challenges, it was initially intended to provide professional security services across Cornwall's supported accommodation schemes. The procurement process had reached the award stage by 17th October 2025, where a decision was made to terminate and schedule a re-tender to maintain procedural integrity. The previous tendering approach was under the Light Touch Regime, allowing a flexible procedural framework, with the initial contract set to start in April 2026 for up to six years. Future opportunities will focus on ensuring suitable safeguarding measures are incorporated into accommodation sites for people experiencing homelessness.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for security service providers, especially those capable of delivering trauma-informed care in sensitive environments. Companies that have a solid grounding in security operations, particularly within the context of vulnerable individuals, and those with existing infrastructure in Cornwall, stand to benefit significantly. The procurement employs a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure which evaluates bidders on both technical and financial criteria, providing ample opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to compete. With the potential for an extended contract duration and the complexity of services required, this tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses that can ensure quality, operational responsiveness, and collaborative service delivery.

## Notice

Cornwall Council is seeking a qualified and trauma-informed security provider to deliver professional security services across designated supported accommodation schemes for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of rough sleeping. The successful supplier will provide static and mobile patrols, incident response, and emergency management across multiple sites in Cornwall. Services will be delivered by SIA-licensed personnel with enhanced DBS checks, working in collaboration with housing support teams and site managers to ensure the safety of service users, staff, and the wider community. This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, allowing procedural flexibility while maintaining transparency and equal treatment. The contract will run for an initial term of three (3) years, with an option to extend for a further three (3) years, offering a maximum potential duration of six (6) years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes an option to extend for a further three (3) years beyond the initial three-year term. Scope flexibility via Task Order Forms is integral to the contract and not considered an optional feature.

Renewal: The contract will commence on 1 April 2026 for an initial term of three (3) years. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further period of up to three (3) additional years, resulting in a maximum potential duration of six (6) years (3+3). Any extension will be subject to performance, funding availability, and the Authority's operational requirements. The extension mechanism is built into the contract terms and may be exercised at the Authority's sole discretion, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and applicable regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066596-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,092,869 |
| Lots value | £4,092,869 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Cancelled |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services
- 79713000 - Guard services
- 79715000 - Patrol services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 09:20 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066596-2025
- 21 Aug 2025 at 13:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050558-2025
- 21 Aug 2025 at 10:19 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050455-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066596-2025
  20th October 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050558-2025
  21st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050455-2025
  21st August 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=769a2282-877e-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Provision of Security Services to Designated Accommodation Sites This document sets out the full details of Cornwall Council's procurement for professional security services across supported accommodation schemes. It includes the scope of services, contract structure, procurement procedure under the Light Touch Regime (PA2023), evaluation criteria, service levels, KPIs, and instructions for tender submission. The ITT outlines both Stage 1 (PSQ) and Stage 2 (Final Tender) requirements and forms the basis for supplier responses.
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=23db1fb6-8b7e-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  Specification - Provision of Security Services to Designated Supported Accommodation Sites This document outlines the detailed service requirements for the delivery of professional security services across Cornwall Council's supported accommodation schemes. It includes the scope of services, operational expectations, staffing qualifications, safeguarding standards, emergency response protocols, and key performance indicators (KPIs). The specification defines the trauma-informed approach required, site-specific needs, and the flexible delivery model via Task Order Forms.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk-SearchLatestOpportunities-SearchforProjectreferenceDN715931ProvisionofSecurityServicestoDesignatedAccommodationSites

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