Supported Hostels Security Services Contract
London Borough of SouthwarkEstimated Value
Up to £5,525,000
Deadline
2 June 2026
Published
12 May 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Southwark Council is looking to procure a Security service to ensure building and occupant safety across 5 supported hostels in the borough: Manor Place, Jo Richards House, David Barker House, Northcott House and Keyworth Street Hostel. Support is given in a range of complex support needs from domestic violence, substance misuse, mental health and offending.
The full scope of the services to be provided is set out in the Specification issued within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document. However, the focus of the Service is on providing out-of-hours security cover at the supported hostels with Security staff primarily responsible for ensuring that the building and occupants are safe and secure.
Hours of service are as follows: a. Monday to Friday 20:00 to 08:00 (Daily) b.
Eligibility & compliance
The Supplier shall be responsible for the provision of gender appropriate security staff to meet the supported hostels’ security requirements including at the female only hostel.
Additional details
Saturday & Sunday 08:00 - 08:00 (Monday) - Please note 24-hour cover at weekends c. Public Holidays 08:00 - 08:00 (the following working day) - Please note 24-hour cover A minimum of two officers to be deployed at each hostel at any one time. The Contract is for an initial period of three (3) years with the option to extend for any period or periods up to a maximum of two (2) further years.
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- 1
HATS Group Ltd
3 contracts wonlatest 24 Aug 2026ends 2 Aug 2028£22m
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- 2
PEDALUK LTD
£120,000
total awarded
- 3
Everyone Health Limited
2 contracts wonlatest 15 Apr 2026£340,000
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- 4
Preventx Limited
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total awarded
- 5
RISK MANAGEMENT PARTNERS LTD.
£15m
total awarded
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London Borough of SouthwarkKey Dates
Published
12 May 2026
Submission deadline
2 June 2026
Notice type
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