Provision of Manned Security Services for Durham Bus Station

Durham County Council
North East
Open procedure
1 November 2026 to 31 October 2028

The contract involves the provision of manned security services for a bus station, specifically covering daily opening and locking up procedures. The service requires consistent on-site presence to ensure facility security and operational access control.

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Awarded value: Not published
Published: 20 July 2026
Awarded: 3 September 2026; Steadfast Security
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 31 October 2028

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of professional manned security services, including site opening and locking procedures, for a public transport bus station facility.

Opening/locking up the bus station
Manned security service

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 24 months
Extensions: 24 months
Longest it can run: 48 months
Contract dates: 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2028
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 79710000

Services in this contract

Static manned guardingMain service£182k typicalManned security at Durham Bus Station
Lock and unlock services£55k typicalOpening and locking up the bus station

Lifecycle

Published
20 July 2026
Contract awardedto Steadfast Security
3 September 2026
Contract starts
1 November 2026
Contract ends
31 October 2028

The buyer

Durham County Council

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The supplier

Steadfast Security

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3845085/provision-of-manned-security-services-for-durham-bus-station
Buyer reference: OPEN20261626
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce6b
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Durham County Council. Provision of Manned Security Services for Durham Bus Station. Contract award, 20 July 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3845085/provision-of-manned-security-services-for-durham-bus-station (accessed 5 November 2026).