SectorData snapshot 22 Sept 2026

Security tenders & contracts

Recorded UK public sector opportunities and awards in security. Covering 600+ buyer sites · 5 years of records. Counts are dated snapshots; check notices for current status.

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Security contract opportunities

7 examples · check the official notice
FTSLondon Ambulance Service NHS TrustCloses 12 Oct 2026Recorded area: Londontender

AI scope summary

Provision of body worn camera units, mounting accessories, and a secure evidence management software platform. The requirement includes hardware procurement and software licensing to support operational recording and data storage needs. This is a pipeline notice for future procurement planning, with final technical specifications and quantities subject to change prior to the formal tender process.

Services needed: Supply and implementation of body worn camera hardware, associated accessories, and integrated digital evidence management software for frontline operational staff.

Read the official notice for LAS - Body Worn Cameras, opens in a new tab →
£4.0mAdvertised value
FTSUniversity of Portsmouth Higher Education CorporationCloses 12 Oct 2026Recorded area: Hampshire and Isle of Wighttender

AI scope summary

Deployment of an occupancy sensor and monitoring solution across an initial set of campus buildings to provide real-time and historical room-level headcount data. Includes a web-based reporting portal and integration with the University's existing data analytics environment, with additional call-off value across the five-year contract lifetime.

Services needed: Supply, installation and operation of room occupancy sensors and monitoring solutions for higher education estate management.

Read the official notice for Supply, Installation and Operation of an Occupancy Sensor and Monitoring Solution, opens in a new tab →
£1.4mAdvertised value
FTSDurham County CouncilCloses 12 Oct 2026Recorded area: Tees Valley and Durhamtender

AI scope summary

Manned security guard services at Aycliffe Secure Centre, a facility registered for up to 34 vulnerable and complex young people aged 10-18, plus an attached Transition Home accommodating up to 4 young people. The service includes potential volume variations, adjustments to operational hours and staffing levels, and emergency provisions.

Services needed: Provision of manned security guard services for secure care and education facilities supporting vulnerable young people.

Read the official notice for 003626 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at Aycliffe Secure Centre, opens in a new tab →
£900kAdvertised value
FTSDurham County CouncilCloses 28 Oct 2026Recorded area: Tees Valley and Durhamtender

AI scope summary

Manned security guard services across 8 main buildings at NETPark. Contract includes variable operational hours and staffing levels subject to 14 to 30 days notice.

Services needed: Provision of manned security guard services for commercial or industrial park facilities.

Read the official notice for 003708 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at NETPark, opens in a new tab →
£395kAdvertised value
FTSPrifysgol Bangor / Bangor UniversityCloses 30 Oct 2026Recorded area: Gwyneddtender

AI scope summary

Daily SIA-licensed security presence at the University Arts Centre (Pontio) alongside ad-hoc security for campus events including traffic management, static guarding, stewarding, and door supervision. The contract operates with bimonthly reviews to supplement the internal security team.

Services needed: Provision of security guarding and event stewarding services for a university arts centre and campus events.

Read the official notice for BU1012024 Security Services, opens in a new tab →
£325kAdvertised value
FTSBritish CouncilCloses 19 Oct 2026Recorded area: Londontender

AI scope summary

Onsite security personnel, access control, visitor management, patrolling, and incident response across offices and teaching centres in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Includes shift-based coverage for continuous operations, staff supervision, training, and backup resources.

Services needed: Provision of physical security guarding services for offices and teaching centres in international locations.

Read the official notice for Security Guarding Services for Vietnam Hanoi & Hoi Chi Min, opens in a new tab →
£250kAdvertised value
FTSTunbridge Wells Borough CouncilCloses 21 Oct 2026Recorded area: Kenttender

AI scope summary

Security services for performances, events and other activities at the Assembly Hall Theatre, delivered by a suitably qualified and SIA-accredited provider.

Services needed: Provision of commercial security services for theatre performances, events, and public activities.

Read the official notice for TWBC - Assembly Hall Theatre Security, opens in a new tab →
£250kAdvertised value
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Services in security

contracts awarded · 12 months

The busiest service markets here are security systems maintenance contracts, access control systems contracts and CCTV installation contracts.

Access control, door entry and intruder alarm systems

CCTV, ANPR and video surveillance systems

  • CCTV installation70

Manned guarding and front of house security

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Frameworks & DPS in this market

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These are applications to join a purchasing arrangement. The advertised value may cover several suppliers and years of work.

FTSNuclear Restoration Services LimitedCloses 23 Feb 2029Recorded area: England-widetender

AI scope summary

Establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System for the procurement of metrology equipment divided into two categories: installed systems and portable instruments. The system facilitates the ongoing supply of precision measurement tools for nuclear site operations. Suppliers must qualify for the DPS to be eligible for future call-off contracts under these categories.

Services needed: Supply and delivery of installed and portable metrology instrumentation for precision measurement and quality control in industrial environments.

Read the official notice for Procurement of new Metrology Instruments (Installed and Portable) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), opens in a new tab →
£9.5mFramework / DPS value

Who wins this work

top suppliers by recorded wins · 5 years
1G4S51 wins
£246m
2OPREMA LIMITED46 wins
£2.2m
3Mitie37 wins
£1.5bn
4Openview Security Solutions33 wins
£25.1m
5Peoplesafe32 wins
£13.7m
6SSG Support Services Group31 wins
£31.6m
7Profile Security Services31 wins
£29.6m
8Chubb Fire & Security27 wins
£13.3m
9MPD FM26 wins
£40.7m
10Chase Services Group Ltd26 wins
£25.1m

Who buys it

top buyers by recorded awarded value · 5 years
1Trafford College1 awards
£3.0bn
£1.2bn
3Home Office26 awards
£708m
5BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)2 awards
£299m
£258m
7HS23 awards
£246m
£237m
£226m
10Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)2 awards
£202m
12Sellafield Ltd6 awards
£108m
13Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council5 awards
£106m

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Recorded market activity

historical context
21
future deadlines at snapshot
459
awarded, 12 months
£1.4bn
recorded value, 12m
465
ending within 12m of snapshot
782
buyers, 5 years

Public buyers published 2,420 security awards over the last five years, with a published value of £9.5bn across 782 public buyers. 21 opportunities had future bid deadlines at the snapshot date, and 23% of the last year's awards ran through a framework or DPS. 465 recorded contracts in this market end within the 12 months after the snapshot date.Recorded by BidSkim from published notices. Recorded means published, values describe contracts, not verified payments. Updated 22 Sept 2026.

Awards by year

recorded awards per year
2020202120222023202420252026*
Recorded awards*current year part-year

Recent awards

latest recorded awards, 12 months
FTSManchester City CouncilAwarded 18 Sept 2026Recorded area: Greater Manchesteraward

AI scope summary

The contract covers three distinct service areas: security for multi-site specialist markets, crowd management for a diverse annual programme of indoor and outdoor civic events, and uniformed taxi marshal services for city centre ranks. Providers must demonstrate the ability to deploy SIA-licensed personnel at short notice across complex urban environments. Subcontracting is prohibited across all lots, and the service requires high-quality, customer-facing staff capable of managing both day and night-time operations.

Services needed: Provision of professional security, stewarding, and crowd management services for public markets, city-wide events, and night-time economy taxi rank operations.

This work has already been awarded.

Read the official notice for Security Services - Specialist Markets, Events, Taxi Marshals, opens in a new tab →
£5.0mFramework / DPS value
FTSCity of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilAwarded 18 Sept 2026Recorded area: North Eastaward

AI scope summary

Providing security stewarding support to assist with the smooth operations of theatres under a contract running from September 2026 to March 2027.

Services needed: Provision of security stewarding services and crowd management support for theatre operations and live performance venues.

This work has already been awarded.

Read the official notice for Security Stewarding Provisions for Theatres, opens in a new tab →
£76kRecorded award value
FTSUK Research and InnovationAwarded 18 Sept 2026Recorded area: England-wideaward

AI scope summary

Procurement of a single neutron detector for UK Research and Innovation, supplied through a direct award without competition for technical reasons.

Services needed: Supply and delivery of a specialist neutron detector for scientific research applications.

This work has already been awarded.

Read the official notice for CSP26820 - Neutron Detector, opens in a new tab →
£11kRecorded award value
FTSWalsall CouncilAwarded 17 Sept 2026Recorded area: West Midlands (Metropolitan)award

AI scope summary

Enforcement services for untaxed vehicles within the borough to assist with parking and moving traffic debt collection, helping remove nuisance and potentially criminal vehicles from the highway under devolved DVLA powers.

Services needed: Provision of enforcement services against untaxed vehicles, supporting local authorities with DVLA devolved powers and parking enforcement.

This work has already been awarded.

Read the official notice for W5076 The provision of Enforcement Services Against Untaxed Vehicles, opens in a new tab →
£384kRecorded award value
FTSSellafield LimitedAwarded 17 Sept 2026Recorded area: Cheshireaward

AI scope summary

Replacement of Omniflex annunciator systems comprising a Maxiflex 320 Channel SOE System, InTouch SCADA PC System, Omni16R UA100, UA200, UA300, and UA400 units, LED remote displays, power supply rack modules, and network racks.

Services needed: Supply and installation of industrial alarm annunciator systems and associated SCADA hardware for nuclear facilities

This work has already been awarded.

Read the official notice for Omniflex Annunciator Replacement, opens in a new tab →
£204kRecorded award value
FTSBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole CouncilAwarded 17 Sept 2026Recorded area: Dorset and Somersetaward

AI scope summary

Supply and maintenance of digital careline units to provide a 24-hour emergency alarm and communication service for sheltered housing residents, ensuring continuous remote monitoring and rapid response capabilities.

Services needed: Provision of dispersed digital careline units and 24-hour emergency telecare services for sheltered housing

This work has already been awarded.

Read the official notice for Dispersed Digital Careline Unit, opens in a new tab →
£31kRecorded award value
FTSThe Police and Crime Commissioner for SurreyAwarded 16 Sept 2026Recorded area: Surrey, East and West Sussexaward

AI scope summary

Purchase and supply of offender monitoring tags and monitoring services, including replacement devices for lost or broken equipment to support the offender management programme.

Services needed: Provision of offender monitoring tags and associated electronic tracking devices, including replacement hardware and ongoing monitoring services.

This work has already been awarded.

Read the official notice for Offender Monitoring Tags, opens in a new tab →
£221kRecorded award value
FTSNorth Lincolnshire CouncilAwarded 16 Sept 2026Recorded area: East Riding and North Lincolnshireaward

AI scope summary

Provision of security personnel for theatre events, focusing on public safety, crowd control, and venue assurance. The service covers operational requirements across Scunthorpe Theatres, requiring flexible staffing to match event schedules and venue capacity. The contract involves maintaining a secure environment for performers, staff, and the public throughout the performance calendar.

Services needed: Provision of professional event security and crowd management services to ensure public safety and operational security for theatre venues.

This work has already been awarded.

Read the official notice for Provision of Event Security for Scunthorpe Theatres, opens in a new tab →
£132kRecorded award value
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Security procurement, answered

from the published records

How many security opportunities are in this update?

21 security opportunities were recorded with future bid deadlines across 600+ buyer sites as of 22 Sept 2026. These counts were taken on that date. Check the official notices for changes, or run a free scan to see which current opportunities fit your business.

Who buys security services in the UK public sector?

782 public buyers awarded recorded security contracts in the last five years. The largest by recorded value are Trafford College, Ministry of Justice, Home Office.

Can I apply to security frameworks or DPS?

1 framework and DPS routes were advertised at the snapshot date for security work, including Procurement of new Metrology Instruments (Installed and Portable) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Your matched feed labels frameworks and DPS. Check the notice for admission requirements and application dates.

Which security contracts could come back to market?

465 recorded contracts in this market carried an end date within 12 months of the snapshot date, worth a combined £433m where a value was published. Predict helps you track end dates and existing suppliers. An end date is a planning signal; the buyer may extend the contract or change how it buys the service.

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Market snapshot

22 Sept 2026
Recorded awards, 5 years
2,420
Recorded value, 5 years
£9.5bn
Buyers active, 5 years
782
Ending within 12m of snapshot
465
Via framework or DPS, 12m
23%

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About this data. Covering 600+ buyer sites · 5 years of records. We group records by CPV code and remove duplicates we have resolved. We list framework and DPS applications separately and leave their ceilings out of contract-value totals. We also exclude implausible values and future-dated awards. The counts describe the data on the update date. We hide examples when their recorded deadline arrives, but buyers can amend or cancel notices sooner. AI summaries describe the contract; your business needs a separate match assessment. Check the official documents before bidding. Updated 22 Sept 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.