Is SIA ACS status mandatory for public sector guarding?

It is not a legal requirement but most public buyers ask for it as a minimum standard, so bidding without it is difficult.

How is TUPE handled on security retenders?

Incumbent staff often transfer under TUPE. Buyers usually publish anonymised staffing data during the tender so you can price the liability.

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Security tenders in the UK

Security contracts are among the most consistently retendered services in the public sector, because almost every council, hospital, university and housing provider needs some combination of guarding, monitoring and access control. Contracts are frequently priced per hour or per site, and evaluations focus hard on vetting, staff retention and how you cover absence at short notice.

Contracts ending soon

Contracts ending in the next 12 months: 86, worth £18.1m.

Total value excludes framework agreements.

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135 live security services notices in our index right now. Closed notices drop off automatically.

What public bodies buy in security services

Manned guarding and reception security for public buildings and hospitals.
Mobile patrols, keyholding, alarm response and void property security.
CCTV supply, installation, maintenance and remote monitoring.
Access control, door entry and intruder alarm systems.
Event and crowd safety stewarding for civic and cultural events.

Who bids for security contracts

SIA approved contractors, systems installers and regional guarding companies. Buyers normally require SIA Approved Contractor Scheme status for guarding, BS 7858 screening records, licensed officer numbers, and often NSI or SSAIB certification for systems work. Real Living Wage commitments and staff turnover figures are frequently scored.

Common roles in this sector

Security officer
Door supervisor
CCTV operator
Keyholder
Security supervisor
Mobile patrol officer
Event steward
Concierge
Control room operator

How 123 Tenders helps

Every notice we hold can be run through a Match Score against your company profile, a Tender X-Ray that sets out what the buyer is asking for and how the response will be scored, and a Bid / No-Bid view so you can rule opportunities out quickly. When you decide to go ahead, a Bid Pack produces a first draft response for you to review and edit.

Questions about security services tenders

Is SIA ACS status mandatory for public sector guarding?: It is not a legal requirement but most public buyers ask for it as a minimum standard, so bidding without it is difficult.
How is TUPE handled on security retenders?: Incumbent staff often transfer under TUPE. Buyers usually publish anonymised staffing data during the tender so you can price the liability.

Latest security services contracts

Contract information is aggregated from public sources under the Open Government Licence and may be incomplete or out of date. Always verify details against the official published notice before bidding.

Facilities & MaintenanceSouth WestOfficial government notice