Security tenders in London
There are 2 live security guarding tenders in London today, and 66 were published in the last two years by 44 public buyers.
Local authorities and councils account for 20% of them, followed by NHS and healthcare (8%), housing associations (3%) and leisure centres and sports (2%).
Most of the work sits in Westminster, Islington and Tower Hamlets.
- Open now
- 2
- Last 2 years
- 66
- Public buyers
- 44
- Typical value
- £1.0m
Live security guarding tenders in London
- Closes 19 Oct 2026Security Guarding Services for Vietnam Hanoi & Hoi Chi MinBritish Council · Newham · £250k
- Closes 20 Nov 2026Procurement of Concierge and Security ServicesLOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITED · Islington
Who buys security guarding in London
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office9 tenders
- British Council2 tenders
- Chemonics International, Inc.2 tenders
- Costain Limited (H7-Heathrow)2 tenders
- Department for Business & Trade2 tenders
- Department for Energy Security & Net Zero2 tenders
- Department for Science, Innovation & Technology2 tenders
- Home Office2 tenders
- London Borough of Hackney2 tenders
- London Borough of Southwark2 tenders
What the market looks like
The typical security guarding contract here is worth around £1.0m.
41 contracts were awarded in the period, worth £7655m between them.
Buyers publish most often in September, so have your policies, insurance certificates and case studies ready before then.
4 awarded contracts end in the next 12 months. Buyers usually re-tender 3 to 9 months before the end date, which is your window to get known.
Busiest areas
- Westminster (30)
- Islington (7)
- Tower Hamlets (4)
- Lambeth (3)
- Newham (3)
- Southwark (3)
- Camden (2)
- Hackney (2)
Re-tender Radar shows which London contracts end next and who holds them now. See Radar.
Who has been winning
Recent security guarding awards in London. Knowing the incumbent tells you what you are pricing against.
- Won by GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLPCybersecurity Managed ServicesISLINGTON & SHOREDITCH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED · Islington
- Won by UK Docks Marine Services South Ltd, £211kBorder Security Command RHIBS & TWC MaintenanceHome Office · Westminster
- Won by Maple Networks LtdCCS Cyber Security Services 3 (RM3764.3)London Borough of Barnet
- Won by G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS DOO, £830kSecurity Guarding Services for the British Embassy BelgradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Westminster
- Won by Risk Ledger LtdThird-Party Cyber Security Risk Management and Supply Chain Assurance PlatformThe Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London · Islington
- Won by D.J. GOODE & ASSOCIATES LIMITEDSecurity Consultant for the New Wing at the National GalleryNational Gallery · Westminster
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