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

Durham County Council

Durham County Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “003635 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at Durham County Council Depots”. Bids close on 13 October 2026, 09:00 BST; the estimated value is £1.6 million. Who can bid: Must be part of the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS); ACS approval must cover Security Guard activity. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Manned security guarding at four Durham County Council depots, for SIA-approved security firms

Durham County Council requires a security provider to deliver manned security guard services at four depot sites: Chilton, Hackworth, Meadowfield and Morrison Busty. The estimated contract value is £1,600,000 excluding VAT, running from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029, with a possible extension to 31 January 2031. Working hours and requirements vary by site and may change during the term.

Who can win it

  • Must be part of the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS)
  • ACS approval must cover Security Guard activity
  • Must appear on the SIA ACS Approved List of Contractors; no subcontracting for this purpose

Key facts

Estimated value
£1.6 million
Contract period
1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029, with possible extension to 31 January 2031
How bids are judged
Price 40%, Undertaking of Services 25%, Contract Management 25%, Social Value - TOMs Calculator 10%
Published
09 Oct 2026

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