C5280 Provision of Security Services
Cheshire East Borough CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
19 June 2026
8 days remaining
Published
22 May 2026
Type
Not specified
Description
No description available for this contract.
AI Analysis
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The UK government is looking to hire a security services provider to protect and monitor one or more government buildings or sites. This is a straightforward service contract where you'd supply trained security staff, potentially including CCTV monitoring, access control, and physical patrols.
Requirements
- SIA (Security Industry Authority) license or ability to obtain one for all security staff deployed
- Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance for all personnel
- Public Liability Insurance (minimum amount to be confirmed in full tender documents)
- Evidence of security industry experience — likely 2-3 years minimum
- Compliance with UK Health & Safety regulations at work
- No specific security certifications mentioned in this summary — check full tender documents for ISO 27001, BS 7499, or other standards
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide uniformed and/or plainclothes security officers for site patrols and presence
- Manage and operate CCTV monitoring systems and record footage appropriately
- Control and manage physical access to government building(s) — check visitor credentials and maintain access logs
- Respond to security incidents and alarms, including reporting to police if necessary
- Provide 24/7 or specified shift coverage (exact hours to be detailed in full tender)
- Maintain incident reporting and record-keeping systems
- Coordinate with government facilities management and other on-site teams
How to Read This Tender
- 1Look for the 'Contract Value' and 'Duration' sections early — government security contracts often run 2-5 years, which affects your staffing planning.
- 2Find the 'Specification' or 'Scope' document in the tender pack — it will detail exactly which sites, how many staff, shift patterns, and special requirements (e.g. armed/unarmed, specific threat assessment).
- 3Check the 'Key Performance Indicators' (KPIs) section — you may be penalised financially if response times or availability fall below set thresholds.
- 4Watch for 'Social Value' scoring — government tenders often reward local hiring, apprenticeships, or community benefits; factor this into your bid.
- 5Flag the 'Insurance & Compliance' requirements early and contact your broker — government sites often demand higher liability limits than commercial work.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're too small to bid alone, consider partnering with another security firm or larger contractor as a subcontractor — government contracts often go to big firms, but they frequently outsource delivery to smaller, local operators.
- Emphasise staff retention and training in your bid — government clients care about continuity and professionalism; show you'll pay decent wages and invest in staff development to score points.
- Build social value into your bid at no extra cost: commit to hiring local unemployed people, offering apprenticeships, or supporting community schemes — this can be a cheap way to score points over competitors.
Likely incumbents
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Cheshire East Borough CouncilKey Dates
Published
22 May 2026
Submission deadline
19 June 2026
Source
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