security services for parks and facilities management
Bexley Council is commencing procurement for security services for parks and facilities management.
Bexley Council's Public Cabinet approved starting the procurement process for security services for parks and facilities management, which involves the provision of security and management services for public parks and council facilities, in October 2026. This decision aims to find new providers for essential services, with the current contract for these services, valued at approximately £0.340m per annum, due to expire. The council seeks to enhance transparency and ensure value for money for contracts exceeding £250,000.
The current contract for these services is held by Ward Security (Response) Ltd, with its expiry date approaching. The council's decision to re-procure is part of a wider effort to review several key services whose contracts are due to expire in the coming years. No further council meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this procurement process.
Key facts
- Bexley Council's Public Cabinet approved commencing procurement for security services for parks and facilities management in October 2026. Source
- The current contract for these services is with Ward Security (Response) Ltd. Source
- The current contract for security services is valued at approximately £0.340m per annum. Source
- The procurement aims to enhance transparency and ensure value for money for contracts exceeding £250,000. Source
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