Security Guarding Services (SGS) Surge

Home Office
Selective procedure
17 December 2024 to 30 June 2027

Provision of a 24/7 surge and rapid response security guarding service. The contract covers national and international deployment requirements to support urgent security needs, requiring the capability to mobilise personnel at short notice across diverse locations including the UK, Channel Islands, and overseas territories.

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Awarded value: £65m; As published
Published: 13 January 2025
Awarded: 16 December 2024; Mitie
Contract length: 30 months; Ends 30 June 2027

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of 24/7 rapid response and surge security guarding services for national operations across the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

24/7 surge/rapid response service across the UK for Security Guarding Services (SGS)

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Procedure: Selective procedure
Initial term: 30 months
Contract dates: 17 December 2024 to 30 June 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 79713000

Services in this contract

Temporary and ad hoc security officer coverMain service£65k typical24/7 UK-wide surge and rapid response security guarding

Lifecycle

Published
13 January 2025
Contract awardedto Mitie
16 December 2024
Contract starts
17 December 2024
Contract ends
30 June 2027

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Home Office

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The supplier

Mitie

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/226396/security-guarding-services-sgs-surge
Buyer reference: tender_470659/1441531
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-b5ddb724-7ec2-47ff-a673-aed149fa6483
Last checked: 4 November 2026

Home Office. Security Guarding Services (SGS) Surge. Contract award, 13 January 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/226396/security-guarding-services-sgs-surge (accessed 4 November 2026).