Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d00-b3a3-703a-bb57-be3f45f8b017/security-services-at-various-sites-within-the-district-of-thanet closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet [Thanet District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/thanet-district-council) Estimated value £2,178,000 Published 4 Feb 2025 Deadline Closed 16 Apr 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a provider for the Security Services Contract Security Services at various sites within the District of Thanet contract and invites prospective suppliers' to submit a Tender to meet the requirements. The Security Service contract is packaged as 7 separate Lots and will be required 365 days a year: - Lot 1 Port and Harbour - Lot 2 Reception & security at cecil street - Lot 3 Opening/closing Royal Harbour Multi Storey Car Park, Ramsgate - Lot 4 Opening/closing Mill Lane Multi Storey Car Park, Margate - Lot 5 Key Holder for out of hours cover for Royal Harbour and Mill Lane Multi Storey - Lot 6 Seasonal + Ad Hoc security provision estimated - Lot 7 Winter Gardens vacant property security For Lots 1-6 the Contract/s are anticipated to commence upon 3 July 2025 for a duration of 3 Years, with one option to extend for 2 Years, at the sole discretion of the Council. For Lot 7 the Contract is anticipated to commence upon 3 July 2025 for a duration of 12 months with four options to extend for 12 months each, at the sole discretion of the Council. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal ([kentbusinessportal.org.uk](https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk)) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 11th April 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 16th April 2025. Read full description ## CPV classification Security services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/341530a6-aac5-4649-b5d0-7045516681f1) 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](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Thanet District Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/thanet-district-council) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 6 · Procurement for Housing · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4909-7303-a67f-9c3bff3eb4d8/social-housing-emerging-disrupters-6) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge)