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 noticeAI 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Services in security
contracts awarded · 12 monthsThe 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
- Security systems maintenance85
- Access control systems72
- Door entry systems55
CCTV, ANPR and video surveillance systems
- CCTV installation70
Manned guarding and front of house security
Frameworks & DPS in this market
check application dates and requirementsThese are applications to join a purchasing arrangement. The advertised value may cover several suppliers and years of work.
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.
Who wins this work
top suppliers by recorded wins · 5 yearsWho buys it
top buyers by recorded awarded value · 5 yearsMore buyers in security
- City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Nuclear Restoration Services
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- NHS Property Services Limited
- North Northamptonshire Council
- Leicester City Council
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Highways England
- DERBY CITY COUNCIL
- Sheffield City Council
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
- City of Doncaster Council
- Scottish Government
- Middlesbrough Council
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Somerset Council
- NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
- Durham County Council
- Hampshire County Council
- Nottingham City Council
- Hull City Council
- Department for Transport
- West Yorkshire Combined Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Coventry City Council
- BiP Solutions
- Derbyshire County Council
- Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
- London Borough of Enfield
- Liverpool City Council
- Staffordshire County Council
- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Department for Work and Pensions
More suppliers in security
Recorded market activity
historical contextPublic 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 yearRecent awards
latest recorded awards, 12 monthsAI 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Security procurement, answered
from the published recordsHow 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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How our tender alerts workMarket 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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browseAbout 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.