AwardedAwarded 11 September 2026
E037PA - Operation Vanguard
Essex County Council · Local authority
In brief
Essex County Council awarded security work to My Local Bobby Limited on 11 September 2026.
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What the notice says
Essex County Council is commissioning a 7 day a week service for a three-month period in the town and city centres of Braintree, Chelmsford and Colchester. Operation Vanguard is intended to provide a visible presence to reassure residents, deter any potential anti-social behaviour and to collect evidence if any incident occurs. The licensed operatives will cover agreed patrol routes and will work to help Essex residents feel safer and more secure in the town and city centres.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| My Local Bobby Limited (SME) | £117,936 | 14 September 2026 to 13 December 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 086682-2026
About the buyer
Essex County CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
151Awards
92Suppliers it has used most for security
- My Local Bobby Limited1 contract
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From notice 086682-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.