--- title: "TWBC - Assembly Hall Theatre Security" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0773d9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0773d9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0773d9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0773d9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Tunbridge Wells Borough Council" published: "2026-09-16" --- # TWBC - Assembly Hall Theatre Security Buyer: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0773d9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0773d9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0773d9.json) ## Summary Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is procuring venue security services for the Assembly Hall Theatre in Tunbridge Wells. The appointed provider will deliver security for performances, events and other activities taking place at the theatre. This is a services requirement covering operational security provision rather than goods, construction or general facilities management. The work suits organisations able to supply trained security personnel for public-facing entertainment and event environments, with arrangements capable of supporting different performances and activities at the venue. The council is the public-sector buyer and the requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The relevant service classification is security services (CPV 79710000). The procurement reached the tender stage: the council invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission allowed. It is a single-lot requirement with a gross value of £250,000. Enquiries had to be submitted by 14 October 2026 at 12:00, and offers by 21 October 2026 at 12:00. The planned award period ends on 16 November 2026 at 23:59. The contract period runs from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028, with an option to extend through up to three further 12-month periods, giving a maximum potential term of five years. Evaluation is weighted 60% quality and 40% cost. The procurement is above the relevant threshold and is covered by the GPA and CPTPP. This opportunity suits a suitably qualified security provider with Security Industry Authority accreditation and the capability to protect a theatre during performances, events and other activities. Bidders should be able to provide reliable event-security personnel and manage delivery in a public entertainment venue where requirements may vary between activities. The council has identified the opportunity as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so it is not restricted to large national security companies. Suppliers with established event-operations experience, appropriately accredited staff and the capacity to provide consistent cover across a sustained theatre-services arrangement are well placed to compete. The procurement also flags potential local-government reorganisation, which could lead to contract novation, and legislation changes that could require amendment; bidders should be prepared to manage those contractual risks. ## Notice Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and SIA-accredited security provider to deliver security services for performances, events and other activities at the Assembly Hall Theatre. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Security-services./6SP7656254 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/6SP7656254 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The initial contract duration is 2 years, with the option to extend for up to 3 additional periods of 12 months each, giving a maximum potential contract term of 5 years (2+1+1+1) subject to agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087948-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | £250,000 | | 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 | Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | | Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS | | Postcode area | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN1 1RS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tunbridge Wells | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells | | Delivery location | TLJ46 West Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2026 at 16:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087948-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087948-2026 16th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/6SP7656254 - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Security-services./6SP7656254 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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