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title: "Provision of Security Services to Designated Accommodation Sites"
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# Provision of Security Services to Designated Accommodation Sites

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e4c4

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## Summary

Cornwall Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Security Services to Designated Accommodation Sites" across multiple locations within Cornwall, categorised under security services. The successful bidder, SSG Support Services Group LTD, has been awarded the contract to deliver enhanced security measures including static and mobile patrols, incident response, and emergency management to support individuals at risk of homelessness or rough sleeping. The contract commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set for a duration of three years with the option to extend up to six years. Key procurement stages, from initiation in November 2025 through the award in March 2026, were conducted under the UK's Light Touch Regime, ensuring an open procedure with transparency and equal treatment. The contract value is approximately £3.7 million, extending a potential six-year term, showcasing a significant commitment to community safety and support.

This tender offers robust growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, especially those with capabilities in supporting vulnerable communities. SMEs in the security industry, particularly those with a focus on trauma-informed approaches and collaboration with social services, stand to benefit tremendously. Companies adept in fulfilling the service’s requirements, such as those with experience in delivering SIA-licensed personnel and comprehensive security solutions, are well-suited to compete in future tenders. The procurement's emphasis on procedural flexibility under the Light Touch Regime and its structured approach to evaluating bids based on quality and price underscores the demand for innovative, cost-effective security service providers eager to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## 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 right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. 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 1st July 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/052230-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2026-03-11 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,092,869 |
| Lots value | £4,092,869 |
| Awards value | £3,695,959 |
| Contracts value | £3,695,959 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SSG SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP |

## 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

- 3 Jun 2026 at 10:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052230-2026
- 18 Mar 2026 at 16:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024787-2026
- 19 Nov 2025 at 16:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075392-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052230-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024787-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075392-2025
  19th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=e453150b-62c5-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 tender requirements and forms the basis for supplier responses.
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=158fe3bf-62c5-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 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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