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title: "Invitation To Tender - Provision of security services at events in The Apex & Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk- Contract Duration - 01 May 2026 to 31st March 2028 (with options to extend into 31 March 2030)"
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# Invitation To Tender - Provision of security services at events in The Apex & Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk- Contract Duration - 01 May 2026 to 31st March 2028 (with options to extend into 31 March 2030)

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065ec3

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## Summary

West Suffolk Council initiated a tender for the provision of security services at events held in The Apex & Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, with the contract period running from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an option to extend until 31st March 2030. The procurement process, classified under business services including security, was conducted using an open competition method, suitable for below threshold tenders. The contract, valued at £151,202 GBP, was awarded to Stage Event Security Ltd on 29th April 2026, with a planned future signature date of 20th May 2026. Interested parties were required to submit bids by 27th March 2026 via the Suffolk Sourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event security services, particularly SMEs with experience in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security. The awarded contract underscores the council's commitment to quality and price, offering 60% focus on quality and 40% on price criteria. Firms equipped to deliver robust security services at public events can leverage this contract to enhance their business profiles and expand their service offerings within the public sector. Located in the UKH14 region of the United Kingdom, this opportunity supports business growth for suppliers aiming to establish or strengthen their foothold in government service contracts.

## Notice

West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Provision of security services at events in The Apex & Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk- Contract Duration - 01 May 2026 to 31st March 2028 (with options to extend into 31 March 2030). This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 1500 hours on 27 March. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional, based on mutual agreement between the supplier and the Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039082-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | £151,202 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAGE EVENT SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 10:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039082-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 16:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018104-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039082-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018104-2026
  27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ProjectManage/20002
  Suffolk Sourcing website

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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