Provision of Security Services to Designated Accommodation Sites
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£3.7m
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
18 Mar 2026
Description
Cornwall Council is seeking a qualified and trauma-informed security provider to deliver professional security services across designated supported accommodation schemes for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of rough sleeping. The successful supplier will provide static and mobile patrols, incident response, and emergency management across multiple sites in Cornwall. Services will be delivered by SIA-licensed personnel with enhanced DBS checks, working in collaboration with housing support teams and site managers to ensure the safety of service users, staff, and the wider community. This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, allowing procedural flexibility while maintaining transparency and equal treatment. The contract will run for an initial term of three (3) years, with an option to extend for a further three (3) years, offering a maximum potential duration of six (6) years.
Scope
- Reference
- DN715931
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 30 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2029Possible extension to 30 Jun 2032
The contract will commence on 1st July 2026 for an initial term of three (3) years. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further period of up to three (3) additional years, resulting in a maximum potential duration of six (6) years (3+3). Any extension will be subject to performance, funding availability, and the Authority's operational requirements. The extension mechanism is built into the contract terms and may be exercised at the Authority's sole discretion, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and applicable regulations.
- CPV classifications
- 797130007971500079710000
- Contract locations
- South West England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Criteria | Capability & Experience (25%) Capacity & Responsiveness (20%) Professionalism & Compliance (20%) Risk Management & Technology (10%) Pricing Justification & Sustainability (10%) Social value Parts A and B (15%) Please refer to the ITT for details | quality | — |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Suppliers must demonstrate appropriate legal and financial standing to deliver the contract. This includes: Confirmation of registration on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) with up-to-date core supplier information. Submission of exclusion information for the supplier and associated persons, including checks against the Cabinet Office debarment list. Evidence of economic and financial standing, assessed via independent credit rating reports and financial ratios (turnover, liquidity, gearing, and net profit margin). Minimum turnover requirement of £1,700,000 per annum over the last two financial years. Minimum liquidity ratio of 1.0 and gearing ratio below 90%. Suppliers must hold or commit to holding appropriate insurance levels and SSIP accreditation (or equivalent). Where applicable, parent company guarantees or other securities may be required. Failure to meet these conditions may result in exclusion from the procurement process.
Bidders must demonstrate capability and experience in delivering security services within supported accommodation settings for vulnerable individuals.This includes but is not limited to: Relevant Experience Capacity & Responsiveness Professional Standards Risk Management & Technology Pricing Justification Completion of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), including scored responses on technical capacity, local infrastructure, and quality assurance mechanisms. Failure to meet these conditions may result in exclusion from the procurement process. please refer to the ITT document for details
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£3.7m
Award date
13 Mar 2026
Contract start
30 Jun 2026
Contract end
30 Jun 2029