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003635 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at Durham County Council Depots

Durham County Council

Closed

Key facts

Closing date
Tuesday 13 October 2026, 09:00 (UK time)
Buyer's estimated value
£1,600,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you.
Clarification questions deadline
5 October 2026, 12:00
Contract period
1 Feb 2027 to 31 Jan 2029
Procedure
Open procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
  • Undertaking of Services 25%
  • Contract Management 25%
  • Price 40%
  • Social Value - TOMs Calculator 10%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)

technical The bidding organisation must confirm that their organisation is a part of the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS). The bidding organisation must be approved for the below licensable activities: ; Security Guard *Please note the Council will require that your organisation are locatable on the SIA ACS Approved List of Contractors and will not permit subcontracting for this purpose.

Contract length and extensions
1 Feb 2027 to 31 Jan 2029. Extensions: 1 x 24 months, subject to performance and requirements review. 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, whe…
How to submit
Tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering as a supplier on the Open Portal at www.open-uk.org. Submissions must be made via the Open Portal and by the stated deadline. Electronic submission: allowed.
Changes the buyer has announced
  • Estimated contract value increased from £1,000,000 (Ex VAT) to £1,600,000 (Ex VAT) due to calculation error. No change to guarding hours stated in specification.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
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Framework
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Open for bids / closing date
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Clarification questions
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Conditions of participation
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Bids are scored on
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Lots
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Area (ITL)
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UK4 and other notice codes
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General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

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.