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title: "MBC000636 Event Stewarding Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06902a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
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# MBC000636 Event Stewarding Services

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06902a

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council conducted a procurement process for the provision of event stewarding services titled "MBC000636 Event Stewarding Services". This contract falls under the services category, specifically for miscellaneous business-related services intended to support various council-organised events within Middlesbrough, UKC12 region. The procurement method utilised was an open competition below the threshold, with the tender initially published on 1st May 2026, and the tender period concluded on 15th May 2026. The contract was awarded to Hinson Security Services Limited on 1st June 2026, with an active contract period starting from 1st August 2026 and continuing until 31st July 2028, with options for two 12-month extensions. The gross contract value was £250,000, highlighting significant investment in ensuring capable provision through qualified personnel tailored to each event's requirements.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), interested in expanding their service offerings to the public sector. With 5 SMEs applying during the bidding process, this contract emphasises a preference for companies that can deliver quality services and adapt to varied event demands. Businesses with experience in security, event management, and personnel provisioning would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, fostering business growth by aligning with local government initiatives aimed at enhancing community and civic events. The 70% quality and 30% price award criteria underscore the importance placed on maintaining high standards, offering openings for businesses that prioritise quality-led service provision.

## Notice

Middlesbrough Council requires a supplier to provide comprehensive event stewarding services for council organised events on a call off basis. Council events are diverse in size and nature therefore the requirements for security personnel will differ on a case by case. The successful contractor needs to be able to provide qualified and experienced personnel suitable to the type of event being organised

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058963-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000 |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC12 South Teesside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HINSON SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 12:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058963-2026
- 1 May 2026 at 11:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040440-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058963-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040440-2026
  1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hinsonsecurity.co.uk
- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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