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title: "Managed service for Street Marshals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d810"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-03"
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# Managed service for Street Marshals

Buyer: TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d810

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## Summary

The public procurement process managed by Taunton Town Council involved acquiring a managed service for Street Marshals to enhance safety and security in Taunton town centre. The procurement falls under the public security services industry category and took place within the locality of Taunton, Somerset. Proceedings for this contract started in the planning stage in late 2025, followed by the tender stage from November 2025 to January 2026, culminating in an award in early 2026. The open procedure procurement method was employed throughout. The services, awarded to STOREWATCH.CO.UK LIMITED, involve a three-year contract, beginning on 1st July 2026, with a potential extension available until March 2030.

This procurement presents robust opportunities for businesses, particularly those skilled in security services and community engagement. Companies that specialise in providing trained personnel for public safety, particularly those with expertise in conflict management and safeguarding, could find this contract beneficial for business growth. As the tender supports the development of a welcoming and secure public environment, enterprises that emphasise social responsibility and community-driven initiatives, such as SMEs with a focus on urban safety, will be positioned favourably to compete for such contracts, thereby contributing positively to local economic revitalisation and cohesion.

## Notice

Create a safe and welcoming place: by using street ambassadors/marshals to create a friendly and welcoming place for people to shop and spend time in, improving the safety and security of the town centre. Safer towns will lend itself to increased footfall and more potential business for local retailers. The safe streets will entice people to venture out and explore the area, providing a boost to the local economy and improve investment opportunities. The role of the street marshal will be to assist where possible, approach groups of people to ensure all is well and to be that helping hand, you'll be required to engage with local businesses and identify hotspots of ASB issues. Street marshals will look to work with a range of town centre users, this will include businesses, residents, visitors, community groups, street performers, buskers and street traders, the local policing team to ensure that the town maintains a safe and secure environment for all to prosper and grow. Street marshals could have certification, licenses and training in the following; * SIA * Conflict management * Physical intervention * Safeguarding children * Vulnerable adult protection * Welfare and vulnerability engagement * "Ask for Angela" * First Aid * Prevention of violence against women and girls * Anti-racism, LGBTQA+ * Handling conflict with teenagers Supporting Local Business Communications: Street marshals will support the town centre businesses by allowing the businesses to report town centre issues, ranging from verbal abuse, shoplifting and more serious crime where possible, the use of digital platforms or software (such as UKPAC) should be integrated to streamline reporting, enable real-time updates, and facilitate information sharing between marshals, businesses, and authorities. towards businesses via the radio link system.

### Planning Information

Any expressions of interest please email: 
procurement@taunton-tc.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052409-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2029-12-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £255,000 |
| Lots value | £255,000 |
| Awards value | £254,690 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 9QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STOREWATCH.CO.UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75241000 - Public security services
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 13:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052409-2026
- 26 Nov 2025 at 16:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077413-2025
- 31 Oct 2025 at 13:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070110-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052409-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077413-2025
  26th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070110-2025
  31st October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8416
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8417

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swlsecurity.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.taunton-tc.gov.uk/

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