---
title: "Contract for security services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e0a4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POOLE HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS"
published: "2026-02-05"
---

# Contract for security services

Buyer: POOLE HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e0a4

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## Summary

The Poole Harbour Commissioners have completed the procurement process for a Services Contract concerning security services at Poole Harbour and the Port of Poole. The procurement process, conducted under the open procedure method, has advanced to the contract award stage as of 29th January 2026, with the total contract value of £4,500,000. Located in Hamworthy, the Commissioners have tasked this project to ensure robust security operations, encompassing various services like providing security guards, operating CCTV and weighbridge equipment, and responding to incidents. This contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will terminate on 31st March 2031.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses within the security services sector, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale operations at critical infrastructure sites. Companies that specialise in guard, surveillance, and patrol services would find this contract particularly suitable given the nature of the requirements and the scale of the project. With the contract awarded to K9 Security (Guarding) Limited, other similar small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may explore opportunities to provide supplementary services or seek subcontracting options in this thriving industry along the southwest coast of England.

## Notice

Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) is seeking to award a Services Contract for security services at Poole Harbour and the Port of Poole. The services will include (without limitation) the provision of security guards at the main gate and passenger terminal, operation of the weighbridge, operation of CCTV equipment, patrols, searches and responding to security incidents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010461-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | POOLE HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS |
| Additional buyers | ASHFORDS LLP |
| Locality | HAMWORTHY |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 4AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, TLK25 Dorset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | K9 SECURITY (GUARDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79713000 - Guard services
- 79714000 - Surveillance services
- 79715000 - Patrol services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 13:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010461-2026
- 13 Nov 2025 at 15:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073626-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010461-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073626-2025
  13th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.k9securityguarding.com
- http://www.phc.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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