Provision of Security & Stewarding Services
- Buyer
- Hull City Council
- Value
- £800,000
- Closes
- 9 December 2026
- Where
- Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Hull City Council is looking for a security and stewarding company to protect its buildings, properties, and provide staff for events. The contract is split into two separate lots: one for event security and stewarding, and one for ongoing building and property security. This is a competitive tender starting January 2027.
What the buyer wants
• Provide trained security personnel and stewards for council-run events and public gatherings (Lot 1: £350,000 per year) • Provide security services for council buildings and properties, including asset and workforce protection (Lot 2: £450,000 per year) • Meet all requirements set out in the tender documentation and submit complete bid documents or face elimination
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
This is a £800,000 annual contract requiring significant operational capacity, trained staff, insurance, and security licensing. Most one-person or micro traders cannot compete unless they partner with a larger security firm or employ multiple licensed operatives.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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