--- title: "Award of Invitation to Mini Competition (ITMC) for the Provision of Security Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000816256" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816256" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816256.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816256.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-03" --- # Award of Invitation to Mini Competition (ITMC) for the Provision of Security Services Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000816256 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816256) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816256.json) ## Summary Aberdeen City Council is at the award stage of its procurement process for the provision of security services, focusing on categories such as public and building security. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, proceeded through an Invitation to Mini-Competition (ITMC) under the Scotland Excel Security Services framework, Ref: 2322, covering services like building guarding, customer services guarding, housing guarding, and taxi marshalling. Chase Services Group Ltd, located in Ilford, has been awarded the contract valued at £806,344.90. The procurement is aimed at providing robust security solutions across Aberdeen, with the tender period commencing on 4th January 2026. This contracting process presents opportunities for businesses in the security services industry looking to engage with local government authorities. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, as Aberdeen City Council seeks to enhance its security operations. Framework suppliers have the chance to expand their portfolios by delivering comprehensive guarding services that cater to a wide range of council needs. Companies with expertise in public security services, as well as those providing tailored solutions for guarding different sectors, such as housing or customer services, will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. By engaging with the council, suppliers can strengthen their presence in the region, potentially opening doors for further collaboration with public sector entities. ## Notice The purpose of this Invitation to Mini-Competition document (ITMC) is to invite bids from framework suppliers for various security services across Aberdeen City Council in accordance with the requirements detailed in the attached document and the terms of the Framework Agreement.Suppliers are invited to submit a bid in accordance with the instructions detailed in the attached document (the "Response") and in accordance with the terms of the applicable Framework Agreement.This Mini-Competition is being run under Scotland Excel's Security Services and Cash Collection framework, Ref: 2322.Lot 1 - Building Services (Guarding)Lot 2 - Customer Services (Guarding)Lot 3 - Housing (Guarding)Lot 4 - Taxi Marshalling ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550857 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £806,344 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA | | Locality | ALLOA | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK10 1EB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 11 | | Supplier names | ANDERSON STRATHERN; ATKINSREALIS; CEFAS; CHASE SERVICES GROUP; COLTART EARLEY; DALES MARINE SERVICES; LLOYD; PARENTPAY; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT | ## 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 Mar 2026 at 17:11 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550857 ## Notice URLs - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/ - http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/ - http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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