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    ContractsEvent Security Services Contract - Derby City Council
    Awarded contract

    Event Security Services Contract - Derby City Council

    Awarded
    £1.1m
    Published 22 May 2026

    Derby City Council is tendering for event security services with a 3-year initial contract period (April 2026 to March 2029) and option to extend up to 2 years.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 22 May 2026· 5 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £1.1m
    Published 22 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,075,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      11 Feb 2026
      9 months ago
    • Sector
      Defence & Security
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SI
      SHOWSEC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 5 months ago.

    22 May 2026Today11 Feb 2026

    Brief

    Derby City Council is seeking qualified suppliers to provide event security services through an open tender process. This is a 3-year contract commencing 1 April 2026 and expiring 31 March 2029, with an option to extend for up to 2 additional years (in annual increments) based on performance and business needs, for a maximum contract period of 5 years. The procurement follows the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024. Interested suppliers must express interest and obtain tender documents by 15:00 on 10 February 2026 through the e-tendering system at www.eastmidstenders.org (search TD2285 or DN802327). Clarification questions must be submitted by 17:00 on 3 February 2026, and completed bids are due by 12:00 on 11 February 2026. Early submission of interest and documentation requests is recommended to allow adequate preparation time.

    Track record

    5 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In this category, DERBY CITY COUNCIL has awarded 5 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Practical Solutions Midlands Limited2× · 40%
    2. SHOWSEC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED2× · 40%
    3. Equita Limited1× · 20%

    Across this category, the most active winners are SAXTON, Prison Advice & Care Trust (pact), SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES (UK) LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    cef0cee7-ba45-4ec6-be4e-2cdf61ff13c2-898881

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    DERBY CITY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Defence & Security