---
title: "Security hire for car boot sales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac19"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-03"
---

# Security hire for car boot sales

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac19

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Portsmouth City Council pertains to a service contract for "Security hire for car boot sales," categorised under public security and general security services. The procurement is set within the Portsmouth area, located in region UKJ31 of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Mandrake Events Limited, an SME based in Aberdare, with a commencement date of 6 April 2026, and an ending date of 5 April 2027. As of 3 June 2026, the process is in the award stage, with the contract valued at £77,623 GBP, executed under a below threshold procurement method.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the security services sector, particularly SMEs that are looking to expand within the public event security domain. With Portsmouth City Council acting as the buyer, businesses with experience in managing public security at large-scale events, such as car boot sales, can significantly leverage local government contracts for further growth. This contract specifically benefits those with agile operational capabilities to provide comprehensive security solutions within stipulated timelines and demonstrate expertise in high-traffic public event management.

## Notice

Security hire for car boot sales - Mandrake Event Services Limited

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052186-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,623 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANDRAKE EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75241000 - Public security services
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 09:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052186-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052186-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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