Public sector security and guarding contracts in Yorkshire and the Humber
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.
2 open tenders right now
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- 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
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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