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title: "Security Services for Ellen Ridge Gypsy & Traveller Site"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-153865"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-23"
---

# Security Services for Ellen Ridge Gypsy & Traveller Site

Buyer: NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-153865

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## Summary

Newport City Council, a regional authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking security services for the Ellen Ridge Gypsy & Traveller Site in Newport, NP20 4UR. This initiative aims to enhance the site's safety and management through professional security services. The contract involves continuous guarding, perimeter checks, incident response, and liaison with emergency services. Conflict de-escalation and cultural sensitivity towards residents are essential components of the service. Interested providers with relevant expertise are invited to express their interest, offering their services and discussing potential collaborations with the council.

The procurement creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with experience in managing large residential sites. The contract is ideally suited for companies offering comprehensive security solutions, including adaptable coverage hours and incident management. This is an excellent chance for businesses to broaden their portfolio by securing a long-term partnership with a local authority, thereby expanding their influence and reputation within the public sector. By collaborating with Newport City Council, enterprises can showcase their capabilities in conflict resolution and safeguarding within community environments.

## Notice

Ellen Ridge is Newport City Council's designated permanent Gypsy and Traveller site, comprising of three residential pitches. The site provides a safe, inclusive, and well-managed environment for its residents and their children. It is a large site, with planning permission for a further 32 pitches.Newport City Council is seeking expressions of interest from qualified and experienced security service providers with the objective to prevent unauthorised access, illegal occupation, and to ensure the ongoing safety and well-being of residents.Scope of service:- Up to 24/7 guarding, with the flexibility to adjust coverage hours upon reasonable notice.- Regular perimeter checks- Incident response and reporting- Liaison with Newport City Council and emergency services as required.- Conflict de-escalation and Safeguarding Awareness, ensuring respectful and culturally sensitive engagement with residents.Expressions of Interest should be emailed to procure@newport.gov.uk along with a summary of the security service that can be supplied. Meetings with suppliers maybe required to discuss service provision further tender purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153865 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP20 4UR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Allt-yr-yn |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 11:09 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153865

## Notice URLs

- https://www.newport.gov.uk

## Provenance

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