Public sector security and guarding contracts in London
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.
4 open tenders right now
From Find a Tender, refreshed several times a day.
- 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
- EU_1432 ITT Poland Security Services
British Council
London£239kNo deadline stated
- Provision of Security Guarding Services at British Embassy Offices & Residences, Kinshasa, DRC.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
London£4mNo deadline stated
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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