---
title: "Provision of Manned Security Services for Durham Bus Station"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce6b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ce6b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-20"
---

# Provision of Manned Security Services for Durham Bus Station

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce6b

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## Summary

Durham County Council is currently seeking bids for the provision of manned security services at Durham Bus Station. This procurement falls within the security services industry, specifically under the CPV code 79710000. The tender process is in the active stage, with documents accessible on the OPEN Portal. The submission deadline is set for 14th August 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2026 and potentially run until 31st October 2028, with a possibility of a 24-month extension subject to performance and review. The procurement follows an open competition method and is classified as below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services to establish a contract with a prominent public authority. Suitable contenders are likely to be SMEs capable of carrying out extensive security operations, including opening, locking, and on-site presence management at the bus station. The contract offers a combination of pricing and quality criteria, such as contract mobilisation, management, and social value. This opportunity is particularly favourable for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector and demonstrate high-performance standards in manned security services.

## Notice

Durham County Council require the provision of Manned Security Services for Durham Bus Station. The standard requirement will be for opening/locking up the bus station and manned security service. Tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering on the OPEN Portal at www.open-uk.org

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 24 month extension subject to performance and requirements review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068052-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC14 Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 08:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068052-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068052-2026
  20th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- http://www.open-uk.org
  Tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering on the OPEN Portal.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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