---
title: "Stewarding and Security Services- Sefton Major Events"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068962"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068962.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# Stewarding and Security Services- Sefton Major Events

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068962

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## Summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the stewardship and security services required for its major events in Southport, including the Southport Food and Drink Festival, the Southport Air Show, and the British Musical Fireworks Championship. The contract was awarded to Paramount Stewarding & Security Limited, a SME based in Liverpool. The contract covers services from 2026-04-23 with an active status starting from 2026-05-01, and has the potential to extend until 2030. The procurement falls under the services category and involves a below threshold, unknown method. The procurement has been published as a contract notice on the Find a Tender service.

This tender creates significant opportunities for security and event management businesses, especially those specialising in stewardship services, to partner with local authorities. Businesses familiar with large-scale event security protocols and compliance will find this contract attractive due to the recurring events and potential extensions spanning multiple years. Paramount Stewarding & Security Limited's involvement signifies the importance of local SMEs in fulfilling public sector needs, showcasing opportunities for small to medium enterprises to expand their market presence in governmental contracts.

## Notice

Sefton Council's Tourism department is responsible for arranging events for the area of Southport. This includes the Southport Food and Drink Festival, the Southport Air Show and the British Musical Fireworks Championship. These are hugely popular events that are well attended. Security and Stewarding services are required for these events. The contract will initially be for the 2026 event programme, with the option to extend for events in 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036981-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £371,565 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARAMOUNT STEWARDING & SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 10:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036981-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036981-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://paramountstewardingandsecurity.co.uk
- http://sefton.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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