Published date: 12 January 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Public security services - 75241000
Security services - 79710000
Location of contract
East Midlands
Value of contract
£1,075,000
Procurement reference
TD2285
Published date
12 January 2026
Closing date
11 February 2026
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 April 2026
Contract end date
31 March 2029
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for Event Security Services.
The procurement process adopted by the Council is based on the 'Open' tendering procedure as detailed in the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act") and the Procurement Regulations 2024 (the "Regulations".)
The initial contract period is 3 years ; the contract is estimated to commence 01st April 2026 and will expire 31st March 2029.
There will be an option to extend the contract for 2 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is 5 years
Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 15:00 on Tuesday 10th February 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid.
The deadline to submit clarification questions is 17:00 Tuesday 3rd February 2026.
The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Wednesday 11th February 2026.
Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org
(https://www.eastmidstenders.org)
Please search for TD2285 or DN802327.
Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.
More information
Links
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- https://www.eastmidstenders.org
- Bidding documents
Additional text
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Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 15:00 on Tuesday 10th February 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid.
The deadline to submit clarification questions is 17:00 Tuesday 3rd February 2026.
The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Wednesday 11th February 2026.
Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org
(https://www.eastmidstenders.org)
Please search for TD2285 or DN802327.
Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Address
The Council House, Corporation Street
Derby
DE12FS
England
Website
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