Security Provisions
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council · Local authority
In brief
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has cancelled this procurement.
The estimated value is £6,071,167 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 2 February 2026.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Security Stewarding, Guarding Theatres - Lot 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028 What this lot coversBradford Theatres requires the provision of a range of stewarding/security services for indoor events at all four of its entertainment venues. The range of services required include: Safety Stewards, SIA Licensed Guards, SIA Licensed Security, Front of Stage Pit Management and Pit Teams, SIA Supervisors and SIA Managers. It is expected the successful Supplier shall work with the Authority to adhere to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 1 – also known as Martyn’s Law which came into effect 04/04/2025. The services delivered under this contract are to be provided by experienced, fully trained staff in the services they are providing, and in accordance with the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) guidelines, BS 7858 (security screening of individuals employed in a security environment, and/or equivalent), BS 7499 Static Guarding. Contract value noted covers the estimated total contract value including extensions. Full Procurement Documentation may be accessed via YORtender - ref: 104215. | Security | £381,250 |
| Security Stewarding, Guarding Ad-hoc Indoor and Outdoor Events - Lot 2 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028 What this lot coversThe City of Bradford Metropolitan Council are seeking a contractor to provide Security Stewarding, Guarding Ad-hoc Indoor and Outdoor Events requirements to cover indoor and outdoor events and polling stations with the requirement fluctuating during the contract term. All security personnel must hold a valid in date Security Industry Authority (SIA) License Guards must be trained in Action Counter Terrorism (ACT) and See Check & Notify (SCaN) methodologies. Contract value noted covers the estimated total contract value including extensions. Full Procurement Documentation may be accessed via YORtender - ref: 104215. | Security | £679,167 |
| Security Markets and Office Guarding & Ad-hoc Guarding - Lot 3 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028 What this lot coversThe City of Bradford Metropolitan Council are seeking a contractor to deliver Security Guarding Service provisions covering Office and Market Security and additiona Ad-hoc requirements Contract value noted covers the estimated total contract value including extensions. Full Procurement Documentation may be accessed via YORtender - ref: 104215. | Security | £4,692,000 |
| Security Key Holding, Mobile Patrols and Response Services - Lot 4 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028 What this lot coversThe City of Bradford Metropolitan Council are seeking a contractor to provide Security Services Provision covering Keyholding, Alarm Response and Mobile Patrols, the actual requirements may fluctuate during the contract term. All security personnel must hold a valid in date Security Industry Authority (SIA) License Guards must be trained in Action Counter Terrorism (ACT) and See Check & Notify (SCaN) methodologies. Contract value noted covers the estimated total contract value including extensions. Full Procurement Documentation may be accessed via YORtender - ref: 104215 | Security | £318,750 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not stated | Security Key Holding, Mobile Patrols and Response Services - Lot 4 | — | |
| Leon Guarding & FM Limited 17 bids received | Security Stewarding, Guarding Theatres - Lot | £108,528 | Awarded 22 January 2026 |
| Leon Guarding & FM Limited 17 bids received | Security Stewarding, Guarding Ad-hoc Indoor and Outdoor Events - Lot 2 | £223,440 | Awarded 22 January 2026 |
| Kings Security Limited 18 bids received | Security Markets and Office Guarding & Ad-hoc Guarding - Lot 3 | £4,352,290 | Awarded 22 January 2026 13 July 2026 to 12 July 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 066084-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 006408-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 065647-2026
- Procurement termination notice · UK12, notice 065651-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
418Awards
300Suppliers it has used most for security
- Kings Security Limited3 contracts
- Controlled Space Limited2 contracts
- Bold Communications Limited1 contract
- EarthSense Systems Limited1 contract
- Leon Guarding & FM Limited1 contract
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From notice 066084-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 16 October 2025, last updated 13 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.