Scope
Description
The Authority has an ongoing requirement for the provision of Site Security Services and Front of house concierge services. The services are provided at multiple locations within the County of Lancashire for the Authority.
Note - Specialist Security service requirements are included in this contract.
The core services that are required and will be included within the scope of the contract are as detailed below:
• Manned Guarding
o Static Guarding
o Access Control / Door Supervision
o Mobile Patrol Officers (foot & vehicle)
o Corporate special purpose
o Events
o K9 Handlers
o Key Holding
o Alarm Response / Monitoring
o Reactive security works
• Front of House / Security Concierge services
• Transport Safety Officers
Non-core services required on an ad hoc basis as detailed below:
• Close Protection Officers
• Security Consultancy
Total value (estimated)
- £10,000,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028
- Possible extension to 31 July 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79710000 - Security services
Contract locations
- UKD4 - Lancashire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
13 February 2026
Engagement process description
Lancashire County Council are seeking expression of interest for the full service portfolio of this contract as listed in the scope.
The initial outline specification for these services is available on request.
Please contact casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Please return expression of interest to casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
13 March 2026
Contracting authority
Lancashire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBJ-2179-TNXM
PO Box 100, County Hall
Preston
PR1 0LD
United Kingdom
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government