Scope
Description
The introduction of the night security service is intended to
•Enhance the safety and wellbeing of both service users and staff
•Provide a consistent and reassuring presence throughout the night
•Support the management of access and behaviour within the provision
•Strengthen the overall delivery and emergency accommodation services.
To ensure the safety, professionalism and effectiveness or the security service at the winter sit up provision, the appointed provider must meet the following minimum quality standards:
Operatives must hold a valid security industry authority licence.
Staff must have completed training in:
•Conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques
•Safeguarding and working with vulnerable individuals
•Basic first aid
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Public-security-services./9N6ZX2VZN8
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Total value (estimated)
- £54,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 3 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75241000 - Public security services
Contract locations
- UKJ41 - Medway
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technique questions | Quality | 80% |
| Price | Price | 10% |
| Social Value | Price | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Medway Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYH-3898-LDQR
Gun Wharf, Dock Road
Chatham
ME4 4TR
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01634306000
Email: vincent.webb@medway.gov.uk
Region: UKJ41 - Medway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government