---
title: "Door Guarding and security provision for Bradford Theatres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f4df"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-12"
---

# Door Guarding and security provision for Bradford Theatres

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f4df

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## Summary

The recent procurement process for "Door Guarding and Security Provision for Bradford Theatres" was led by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. Set in Bradford, United Kingdom, this tender falls under the service industry category focusing on guard services. The procurement used a direct method below the threshold without competition, and it has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 12th December 2025. Controlled Space Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise located in Leeds, was awarded the contract to provide personnel to safeguard visitors at the four Bradford Theatres venues. The contract is active from 12th December 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £62,400.

This tender presents an opportunity for security service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, to engage with public sector contracts and expand their portfolios. Controlled Space Limited, as the supplier, benefits from increased exposure and revenue by being involved in this prominent public project. Businesses specializing in event security and guard services, particularly those with the capability to scale their operations dynamically depending on event size, would find such opportunities especially beneficial. Participating in similar public tenders can aid businesses in building their reputation and gaining valuable experience in managing large-scale security operations.

## Notice

To provide door guards ranging from 1 to 30 (event dependant) at the 4 Bradford Theatres venues to safeguard the approximately 450k visitors PA we have.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082500-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,000 |
| Contracts value | £52,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTROLLED SPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 13:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082500-2025
- 12 Dec 2025 at 13:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082499-2025
- 12 Dec 2025 at 13:41 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082494-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082500-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082499-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082494-2025
  12th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.controlledspace.co.u
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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