Open28 days left · closes midday, Friday 11 December 2026

Security Guard Services

North West Leicestershire District Council · Local authority

In brief

North West Leicestershire District Council is looking for suppliers for security work (East Midlands).

The estimated value is £200,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 24 January 2027.

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

Bids close at midday, Friday 11 December 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 4 December 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 11 December 2026

How bids are scored

Price 60% · Quality 40%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for security contracts in this region (from 48 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Tender documents

What the notice says

The Council requires the provision of a professional, customer-focused Security service to provide a safe and secure environment for employees, elected members, visitors, contractors, partners, and members of the public attending the Customer Centre. The Security service shall act as the first point of contact for safety and security matters within the building helping to maintain a welcoming environment whilst managing security risks, conflict situations, and emergency incidents.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 28 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £200,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East Midlands?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.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: procontract.due-north.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 4 December 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 11 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

9 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 106367-2026

About the buyer

North West Leicestershire District CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

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From notice 106367-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 November 2026.