---
title: "CBC-2018 Security Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a544"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# CBC-2018 Security Services

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a544

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of security services, titled "CBC-2018 Security Services." This procurement falls under the services category, identified by CPV code 79710000, and is valued at £3,500,000 with a gross amount of £4,200,000. The planned contract period is from 5th January 2027 to 4th January 2030, with a potential extension until 4th January 2032. The project is located in Shefford, United Kingdom, and the upcoming future notice date is set for 1st October 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that meet the suitability criteria laid out by Central Bedfordshire Council. Such businesses will find this contract an avenue for growth as it involves a substantial and long-term engagement. The procurement is above the threshold, indicating a competitive process where well-prepared and qualified security service providers have the potential to secure a valuable government contract. The proactive planning by the Council indicates a strategic need for these services, providing clarity and opportunity for participating firms.

## Notice

Provision of security services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049327-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2027 - 4 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 21:33 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049327-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049327-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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