Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c31-ef7a-7161-bb61-9359e45d7a2a/framework-for-manned-security-guard-services [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Framework for Manned Security Guard Services [Durham County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council) Estimated value £15,000,000 to £17,000,000 Published 24 Jul 2018 Deadline Closed 23 Aug 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The Council is looking to procure a Framework for manned security guard services commencing 1st November 2018 until 31st October 2018 with an option to extend for a further 2 years. The Framework has been split into the following Lot(s) Lot 1 - Aycliffe Secure Centre, Lot 2, Depot Guarding, Key Holding and Access Control, Lot 3 - NETPark Incubator, Lot 4 - Site Security, Lot 5 - Crowd Management and Event Security and Lot 6 - Lone Worker. The Council intends to appoint a single Provider to Lot(s) 1, 2 & 3 and a maximum of 3 ranked bidder(s) to Lot(s) 4, 5 & 6. TUPE applies to Lot(s) 1, 2 & 3. ## CPV classification Security services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f683f130-9aec-4626-b3e6-057b7afc12f0) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileDurham County Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 16 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 41 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 20 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 20 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)[Evaluation specialist Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes programme (natural environment, landscape heritage, culture) Dartmoor National Park Authority 14 days left 1 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-ece2-7261-8fb5-e68bdb54c1e9/evaluation-specialist-dartmoors-dynamic-landscapes-programme-natural-environme)