Scope
Reference
SC220343
Description
The Kent County Council (KCC) are seeking to engage with potential suppliers to gather information and feedback on our proposed model for security services. These services include:
•Manned Guarding
•Patrols
•Key Holding
•Lock/Unlock
This requirement will be across the KCC corporate landlord estate. A service matrix will be supplied that identifies each service requirement at each site. The current size of the estate is between 350/400 operational sites. The property types include a variety of service i.e. Libraries, children centres and offices, all of which fall within the scope of the requirement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Security-services./3F6275927G
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
Total value (estimated)
- £18,750,000 excluding VAT
- £22,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029
- Possible extension to 30 September 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79710000 - Security services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 December 2025
Engagement process description
The Kent County Council (KCC) are seeking to engage with potential suppliers to gather information and feedback on our proposed model for security services. These services include:
•Manned Guarding
•Patrols
•Key Holding
•Lock/Unlock
This requirement will be across the KCC corporate landlord estate. A service matrix will be supplied that identifies each service requirement at each site. The current size of the estate is between 350/400 operational sites. The property types include a variety of service i.e. Libraries, children centres and offices, all of which fall within the scope of the requirement.
A survey and supporting documents can be found within the pre-market engagement stage on the Kent Business Portal for you to complete and upload via the Portal. The deadline for this is midday (12:00) on Friday 12th December.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
5 January 2026
Contracting authority
Kent County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDL-8938-YGYW
Kent County Council, Sessions House
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: April Woods
Email: april.woods@kent.gov.uk
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government