Security - Physical, Technical and Support Services

All UK public sector bodies can access a range of security products and services including guarding and installation of security systems.

Updates

3 March 2026: This agreement will expire on 30 April 2026.

Description

Access security services across the UK. Suppliers provide services across 40 UK regions as defined by the Nomenclature of Territorial Statistics (NUTS). Suppliers may have opportunities to provide services internationally.

Products and services available include:

  • guarding services such as, static and mobile patrolling and manning of receptions
  • dealing with visitors and monitoring video surveillance systems
  • installation and maintenance of security systems, for example alarms, perimeter fencing and locks
  • consultancy services
  • risk and security assessments

There are eleven groups of related services, or ‘work packages’ which are provided across four lots. You can buy more than one work package if needed. The work packages are:

  • A: Contract Management and Mobilisation
  • B: Guarding Services
  • C: Physical and Technical Security Services
  • D: Maintenance of security systems
  • E: Alarmed Response Centre
  • F: Helpdesk Services
  • G: Consultancy Services
  • H: Risk Assessment
  • I: Security Assessment
  • J: Security awareness/training
  • K: Management of Billable Works

If you are a consultant working on behalf of a public sector organisation you must sign a non-disclosure agreement. The organisation you are working for must also complete a consultant approval form. You can find these documents in the document section below. Once completed you can send the documents to us by email.

Benefits

  • value for money: all suppliers have been selected based on quality and price 
  • security services you can trust: all suppliers have experience in the security sector and it is mandatory for them to comply with the National Protective Security Authority (which replaced the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure) guide
  • provides a simple route for you to access a range of security suppliers through either a further competition or direct award
  • flexible, clear terms and conditions including the simplified Public Sector Contract which means you can select contract schedules according to your needs
  • access expert knowledge and support: our experienced team will offer both technical and commercial support to your procurement
  • social value: you can ask suppliers to change their offer to match your social value priorities at call-off
  • fully compliant with social value Procurement Policy Notes (PPNs)
  • suppliers have submitted a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) to gain a place on this agreement, they will then need to resubmit annually in line with PPN 06/21
  • we manage and monitor the financial standing of suppliers on our framework in line with the sourcing playbook so you do not have to

Products and suppliers

There are 37 suppliers on this agreement

Lot 1: Total Security

Expires:

7 suppliers

Lot 2: Guarding Services

Expires:

15 suppliers

Lot 3: Physical & Technical Services

Expires:

21 suppliers

Lot 4: Additional Services

Expires:

13 suppliers

How to buy

You can buy through further competition or direct award.

Further competition

  1. Complete and return the customer user agreement (CUA) form which can be found in the documents section of this page, quoting ‘RM6257 CUA’ in the subject line of the email.
  2. Your completed CUA will allow us to provide you with a shortlist of suitable suppliers. You can then invite these suppliers to a call-off procedure through the appropriate lot based on your needs.
  3. You can access all relevant documents including the bid pack, in the document section of the website.

Direct Award

  1. Complete and return the customer user agreement (CUA) form which can be found in the documents section of this page, quoting ‘RM6257 CUA and direct award bid pack request’ in the subject line of the email.
  2. Your completed CUA will allow us to provide you with a shortlist of suitable suppliers. You will also be sent a direct award bid pack. Access to all other documents can be found in the document section of the website.

Once we have received your customer user agreement you may also request access to the rates.  If you would like access to the rates, please email our team quoting ‘RM6257 Rates’ in the subject line of the email.

If you have any questions, send us an email. You must include ‘RM6257’ in the subject line of your email and a member of the team will get in touch.

Documents