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title: "W653 - Event Security Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a102"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-24"
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# W653 - Event Security Services

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a102

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## Summary

Derby City Council recently completed a procurement process for the provision of security services at large-scale events, under the title "W653 - Event Security Services". This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically security services, as classified by the CPV code 79710000. The location for the service delivery is in the UKF11 region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage was at the award phase as of 24th September 2025, with the associated contract already signed on 22nd September 2025. The contract is active, covering a period from 23rd September 2025 to 31st March 2026. This direct procurement method, conducted below the competition threshold, resulted in a deal valued at £99,500.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in event security services. Companies like SMEs that offer comprehensive security solutions and have experience in managing safety at large events would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Additionally, understanding municipal procurement regulations and aligning services with statutory safety standards will be crucial for successfully competing in similar direct procurement tenders. Engaging with contracts issued by councils such as Derby City Council could enhance reputational capital and expose businesses to further government contracting opportunities.

## Notice

Security services for events, this is a statutory services for all large scale events. This waiver is to cover the period till the tender process is finalised and contract issued.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059233-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHOWSEC INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 11:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059233-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059233-2025
  24th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://showsec.co.uk/
- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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