Open32 days left · closes midday, Friday 30 October 2026

Mayoral Attendant/Chauffeur

St Helens Council · Local authority

In brief

St Helens Council is looking for suppliers for security work (North West).

The estimated value is £150,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 30 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 30 October 2026

How bids are scored

Qualitative 50% · Social Value 20% · Quotative 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for security contracts in this region (from 36 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Brief Description of specification · Word

What the notice says

(a) To provide an experienced, professional Attendant/Chauffeur to the Mayor of St Helens (or their Deputy if circumstances dictate) as and when required in relation to the Mayor's engagements.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 32 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £150,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 30 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

23 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 090315-2026

About the buyer

St Helens CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from St Helens Council

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From notice 090315-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.