Provision of Security Services to Designated Accommodation Sites
A Tender Notice
by CORNWALL COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 3 year
- Value
- £4M
- Sector
- FACILITY
- Published
- 21 Aug 2025
- Delivery
- 01 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2029
- Deadline
- n/a
Related Terms
Location
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly:
1 buyer
- Cornwall Council Truro
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.
Renewal Options
The contract will commence on 1 April 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.
Award Criteria
| PQP | The contract will be awarded based on the Most Advantageous Tender using a Price per Quality Point (PQP) methodology. The evaluation comprises both quality and price elements, with the following weightings: Quality (100%): Assessed through responses to eight scored questions covering service delivery, workforce capability, risk management, value for money, innovation, and social value. Each question is weighted individually, with the total quality score contributing to the PQP calculation. Price: Evaluated as part of the PQP formula, where the supplier’s total price is divided by their total quality score to determine value for money. The lowest PQP score identifies the most advantageous tender. Social value is embedded within the quality assessment and includes both quantitative and qualitative components. Suppliers must meet minimum compliance thresholds to be considered. |
CPV Codes
- 79715000 - Patrol services
- 79713000 - Guard services
- 79710000 - Security services
Indicators
- Options are available.
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-058bf4
- FTS 050558-2025