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title: "PLA25133 Bay of Lights Security Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f335"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TORBAY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-10"
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# PLA25133 Bay of Lights Security Provision

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f335

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## Summary

Torbay Council led the procurement process for the "PLA25133 Bay of Lights Security Provision" contract, which falls under the security services industry category. The contract sought a dynamic security provision for the Bay of Lights Illumination trail across various locations in Torquay, United Kingdom. The procurement was completed through a limited method, specifically for below threshold limited competition. The award was made to Security Management South West Limited, with an active contract period starting on 6th November 2025 and potentially extending to 5th November 2028 if renewals are exercised. The contract involves the delivery of services in the region of UKK42.

This tender provides excellent business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in security services. With a gross value of £178,416.47, the project presents a substantial engagement for companies adept at managing dynamic security operations in public event settings. Businesses equipped with the capabilities to deliver comprehensive security solutions over a multi-year timeline, with the flexibility for renewals, will find this tender aligns well with their service portfolios. The involvement with a sub-central government authority like Torbay Council can serve as a leverage for further public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Bay of Lights Illumination trail requires a key contractor to provide a substantial and dynamic Security Provision for the planned installation. This covers several locations in Torquay.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081696-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £148,680 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SECURITY MANAGEMENT SOUTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 16:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081696-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081696-2025
  10th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torbay.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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