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    ContractsManned Security Guard Services for Aycliffe Secure Centre
    Closed contract

    Manned Security Guard Services for Aycliffe Secure Centre

    Contract value
    £900k
    Closed 15 Oct 2026

    Secure manned security guard services required at a youth care and education facility in County Durham accommodating 34 young people aged 10-18.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North EastPublished 29 Sept 2026· 1 month agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £900k
    Closed 15 Oct 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 15 Oct 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£900,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      15 Oct 2026
      2 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North East

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 15 Oct 2026. Awaiting award.

    29 Sept 2026Today15 Oct 2026

    Brief

    Durham County Council is seeking a qualified Security Provider to deliver manned security guard services at Aycliffe Secure Centre, a registered facility providing care and education for up to 34 vulnerable and complex young people aged 10-18, with an attached Transition Home accommodating up to 4 young people moving to community-based accommodation. The successful provider will be responsible for maintaining security, safeguarding residents, and supporting the safe operation of the facility. This is a contracted service with detailed requirements outlined in the Contract Specification document (Document 3a), available free of charge on the open-uk.org portal. Prospective suppliers should review the full specification to understand staffing levels, shift patterns, training requirements, and security protocols needed for this specialist youth secure accommodation setting.

    Track record

    11 awards · 10 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 11 contracts to 10 suppliers.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06f607

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