Security tenders and contracts in the South East
There are 4 live security tenders in the South East 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 4 live security tenders in the South East we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 3 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 2 of 4 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- None right now
Accreditations and registrations
02Live security tenders in the South East
- Night Safety MarshallThe Police & Crime Commissioner for SussexSouth East£360kCloses 2 days
- CN260764 - Provision of Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) ResourceKent County CouncilSouth East£3mCloses 4 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
03Who is buying
- The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex 1 live tender
- Kent County Council 1 live tender
- Walton Community Council 1 live tender
- LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITED 1 live tender
04Security contracts: common questions
How many security tenders are live in the South East?
4 right now, from 4 public buyers, with 2 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. The accreditation or registration named most often is SIA Door Supervisor Accreditation. 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. 2 of the 4 live tenders in the South East 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.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.