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    ContractsSecurity Services for Derby City Council and Derby Homes
    Awarded contract

    Security Services for Derby City Council and Derby Homes

    Awarded
    £12.6m
    Published 24 Sept 2026

    Derby City Council is seeking a qualified security services provider to deliver comprehensive risk management and asset protection with directly employed staff and an operational management office.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 24 Sept 2026· TodayviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £12.6m
    Published 24 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £12,604,944
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      27 Mar 2026
      6 months ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • NS
      NVC SECURITY LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    24 Sept 202627 Mar 2026

    Brief

    Derby City Council seeks a security services provider to deliver comprehensive protection for people, property, and assets. The service must identify and mitigate risks while maintaining a proactive, customer-focused approach with respectful treatment of all stakeholders. Key requirements include: direct employment of all security staff (no subcontracting except for CCTV installation/removal), maintenance of an operational office for effective management and service continuity, and cost-effective delivery that meets operational and financial needs. The provider must ensure value for money while safeguarding council interests and maintaining high service standards.

    Track record

    15 awards · 12 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, DERBY CITY COUNCIL has awarded 15 contracts to 12 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. PENNA PLC2× · 13%
    2. NVC SECURITY LTD2× · 13%
    3. DATAGRAPHIC LIMITED2× · 13%
    4. FORVIS MAZARS LLP1× · 7%
    5. GELDARDS LLP1× · 7%
    6. Commercial Services Kent Limited1× · 7%

    +6 more suppliers

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, KPMG LLP, Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd — 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
    c1854996-07ea-4ed4-a81b-0346e6912924-915317
    DC
    Buyer
    DERBY CITY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Professional Services