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title: "FEW1553 - Security Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06099f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-20"
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# FEW1553 - Security Services

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06099f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Leicester City Council as the buying organisation, initiating a tender titled "FEW1553 - Security Services." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on providing contracted security services across the Leicester City Council estate. The location of the services is within the region identified as UKF21 in the United Kingdom. The procurement process included direct award due to urgency and necessity to maintain operational effectiveness, with the relevant contract commencing on 3rd February 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2026. Key documentation dates include the contract award notice published on 20th January 2026 and a scheduled contract signing on 2nd February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public security services. The direct award method utilised indicates that suitable enterprises, particularly those with the capacity to handle urgent security requirements and a proven track record, are well-positioned for such contracts. The contract was awarded to Regent Office Care Limited t/a Samsic UK, a large enterprise, suggesting that businesses comparable in scale and capability may find growth opportunities in similar future tenders. Companies experienced in managing high-value service contracts above threshold levels would particularly benefit, as this procurement underscores the importance of maintaining continuity in critical public safety operations.

## Notice

Provision of contracted Security Services across the Leicester City Council estate.

### Procurement Information

Due to the abandonment of the procurement process to replace the current contract, it is necessary to put this temporary contract in place with the incumbent to allow for a replacement, long-term contract to be procured. Discontinuation of service would create unacceptable operational risk, and the temporary extension is necessary to protect public safety and continuity of critical operations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004812-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,076,980 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REGENT OFFICE CARE LIMITED T/A SAMSIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75241000 - Public security services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 13:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004812-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 10:40 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004678-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004812-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004678-2026
  20th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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