Public sector security and guarding contracts across the UK
Manned guarding, key holding, alarm response, mobile patrols and CCTV monitoring are bought by councils, NHS trusts, universities and transport bodies. Many sites need local, reliable cover rather than national scale.
18 open tenders right now
From Find a Tender, refreshed several times a day.
- CN260764 - Provision of Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) Resource
Kent County Council
South East£3m28 days left
- Night Safety Marshall
The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex
South East£360k26 days left
- Customer Care (Security) Services within Emergency Housing and Resettlement Service
Blackpool Coastal Housing Limited
North WestValue not statedCloses 4 Nov 2026
- 003708 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at NETPark
Durham County Council
North East£395k26 days left
- 003626 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at Aycliffe Secure Centre
Durham County Council
North East£900k13 days left
- 003635 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at Durham County Council Depots
Durham County Council
North East£1m11 days left
- 616_27 Personal Safety and Security Equipment
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
UK-wide£1.4m26 days left
- Mayoral Attendant/Chauffeur
St Helens Council
North West£150k28 days left
- LEG T205 IT Security Operations Centre (SOC) and IT Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP)
Luminate Education Group
Yorkshire and The Humber£640k18 days left
- Provision of Security & Stewarding Services
Hull City Council
Yorkshire and The Humber£800kCloses 9 Dec 2026
- Security Guarding Services for Vietnam Hanoi & Hoi Chi Min
British Council
London£250k17 days left
- Facilities Management Services for British Council Thailand
British Council(the)
London£22mNo deadline stated
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Who buys security
Typical buyers include councils, hospitals, universities and colleges, courts, museums and housing providers.
What buyers usually ask for
- SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS)
- NSI or SSAIB for alarm and CCTV work
- ISO 9001
- Public liability insurance, often £5m or more
How Tenderheron helps
- Checks every new UK public sector notice each morning.
- Scores each one against your services and the areas you cover, so you only see the ones worth a look.
- Writes a plain English summary: what the buyer wants, the deadline, and anything that could rule you out.
- Pro includes an AI bid assistant that drafts a starter pack for any tender you want to go for.
Common questions
Do I need SIA ACS to bid?
Most public security contracts ask for it or give extra marks for it. The notice or tender documents will say.
Can I bid for just key holding or alarm response?
Yes, these are often tendered separately from manned guarding, and they suit smaller firms.
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