Security tenders and contracts in the UK
There are 17 live security tenders in the UK right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers manned guarding, door supervision, mobile patrols and keyholding contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 17 live security tenders in the UK we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 3 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 11 of 17 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- None right now
02Live security tenders in the UK
- 003708 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at NETParkDurham County CouncilNorth East£395kCloses 2 daysSME
- Night Safety MarshallThe Police & Crime Commissioner for SussexSouth East£360kCloses 2 days
- Managed IT and Cyber Security Service Provider - Pre-Qualification (Stage 1 of 2)NORTH EAST AUTISM SOCIETYNorth East£540k–900kCloses 4 daysSME
- CN260764 - Provision of Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) ResourceKent County CouncilSouth East£3mCloses 4 daysSME
- Exeter Foyer SecurityStonewater LimitedSouth WestNot statedCloses 7 daysSME
- Customer Care (Security) Services within Emergency Housing and Resettlement ServiceBLACKPOOL COASTAL HOUSING LIMITEDNorth WestNot statedCloses 9 daysSME
- PROVISION OF SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES FOR BRITISH EMBASSY HARAREForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeLondon£1.5mCloses 15 days
- BU1012024 Security ServicesPrifysgol Bangor / Bangor UniversityWales£325kCloses 16 daysSME
- Safeguarding in Education (Child Protection) Training Standing List - 2026 ReopenLeicestershire County CouncilEast Midlands£20kCloses 21 daysSME
- Secure Collection and Banking of Funds ReceivedLiverpool City CouncilNorth West£300kCloses 23 daysSME
- Walton Community Council Community Asset SecurityWalton Community CouncilNorth East +8Not statedCloses 25 days
- Procurement of Concierge and Security ServicesLOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITEDNorth East +8Not statedCloses 25 daysSME
Show 5 more tenders
- ID 6603223 - NIO - Patrick Finucane Inquiry - Provision of Security and Stewarding Services for Bradford Court Hearing VenueNorthern Ireland OfficeNorthern Ireland£1.2mCloses 28 days
- Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management ServicesGovernment Commercial AgencyNorth West£36250mCloses 43 days
- Provision of Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Luanda, AngolaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeLondon£510kCloses Not stated
- Facilities Management Services for British Council ThailandBRITISH COUNCIL(THE)London£151k–22mCloses Not statedSME
- Housing and Estates Security ServicesGreat Places Housing GroupNorth West +1£301k–3mCloses Not statedSME
03Who is buying
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 2 live tenders
- Durham County Council 1 live tender
- The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex 1 live tender
- NORTH EAST AUTISM SOCIETY 1 live tender
- Kent County Council 1 live tender
04Security contracts: common questions
How many security tenders are live in the UK?
17 right now, from 16 public buyers, with 6 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in security contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win security contracts?
Often, yes. 11 of the 17 live tenders in the UK are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses. Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Security & fire
Guarding contracts usually require SIA-licensed staff and often SIA Approved Contractor status. For CCTV, alarms and fire systems, buyers commonly look for NSI or SSAIB approval, or BAFE for fire. Check these early: they take months to get.
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