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title: "003635 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at Durham County Council Depots"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f3d8"
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published: "2026-09-07"
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# 003635 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at Durham County Council Depots

Buyer: Durham County Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f3d8

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## Summary

Durham County Council is procuring manned security guard services for four council depot sites: Chilton Depot, Hackworth Depot, Meadowfield Depot and Morrison Busty Depot. The work covers security provision across these locations, with service requirements and working hours varying between sites and potentially changing during the contract. The appointed security provider will need to provide appropriate cover at each depot as required, including adapting to changes in operational needs, staffing levels, locations and the nature of the services. This is a security services contract for work delivered at council depots in County Durham, rather than a supply-only opportunity. The requirement is suitable for businesses providing staffed guarding and associated site security services.

The procurement reached tender: Durham County Council invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single-lot services contract with an estimated value of £1,000,000 excluding VAT and £1,200,000 including VAT. Enquiries had to be submitted by 5 October 2026 at 12:00, and tenders by 9 October 2026 at 10:00. The planned award decision date was 23 October 2026. The contract period is 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029, with an option for one 24-month renewal, potentially extending the term to 31 January 2031. Evaluation is based on price at 40%, undertaking of services at 25%, contract management at 25% and social value at 10%.

This opportunity suits an established security contractor with the operational capacity to staff four depot locations and adjust cover as requirements change. Bidders must be part of the Security Industry Authority Approved Contractor Scheme and approved for both Security Guard and Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) licensable activities. The council will check the bidder against the SIA approved list, and subcontracting cannot be used to meet this approval requirement. Suppliers should therefore have compliant in-house capability, suitable management arrangements and the flexibility to accommodate changing hours, staffing levels, locations and service needs. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, while the quality assessment rewards robust service delivery, contract management and social value.

## Notice

The Council requires a Security Provider to deliver manned security guard services across four Durham County Council depot sites: Chilton Depot, Hackworth Depot, Meadowfield Depot and Morrison Busty Depot. The service requirements and working hours vary between each site and may be subject to change during the term of the contract. The successful Contractor must therefore have the capacity and flexibility to provide appropriate cover at each depot as required. Full tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering as a Supplier on the Open Portal at www.open-uk.org.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The standard service requirements may be subject to change during the Contract Term, including increases or decreases to operational hours, staffing levels, locations, or the nature of the services required. The Supplier shall be required to support the Council in implementing any such changes, whether temporary or permanent. * Where the standard requirement (excluding emergency provision) is increased, the Council will provide not less than 14 calendar days notice. * Where the standard requirement is decreased, including any reduction in operational hours and/or staffing levels, the Council will provide not less than 30 calendar days notice. The Supplier acknowledges that service requirements may vary over the Contract Term and shall have no entitlement to compensation, loss of profit, cancellation charges, redundancy costs, standing time costs, or any other additional payment arising solely as a result of a reduction in the services required by the Council. Payment shall only be made for services actually delivered in accordance with the Contract.

Renewal: 1 x 24 months, 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/084571-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 & 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

- 7 Sep 2026 at 16:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084571-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084571-2026
  7th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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