Security tenders in London
There are 2 live security guarding tenders in London today, and 88 were published in the last two years by 53 public buyers.
Local authorities and councils account for 22% of them, followed by NHS and healthcare (8%), leisure centres and sports (2%) and housing associations (2%).
Most of the work sits in Westminster, Islington and Newham.
- Open now
- 2
- Last 2 years
- 88
- Public buyers
- 53
- Typical value
- £1.1m
Live security guarding tenders in London
- Closes 20 Nov 2026Procurement of Concierge and Security ServicesLOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITED · Islington
- Closes 20 Nov 2026Security Guarding Services for BHC MaltaForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Westminster · £697k
Who buys security guarding in London
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office15 tenders
- British Council3 tenders
- North East London NHS Foundation Trust3 tenders
- The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London3 tenders
- BANK OF ENGLAND2 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
What the market looks like
The typical security guarding contract here is worth around £1.1m.
54 contracts were awarded in the period, worth £7696m between them.
Buyers publish most often in October, 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 (37)
- Islington (9)
- Newham (5)
- Southwark (5)
- Lambeth (4)
- Tower Hamlets (4)
- Redbridge (3)
- Barnet (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 FAIR HEAT LIMITEDDesign Guardian ConsultantPEABODY TRUST · Southwark
- Won by INTERNATIONAL LOCATION SAFETY LIMITEDSafety and Security Advisory Services, Risk Management Support and TrainingTHE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED · Westminster
- Won by Land Sheriffs Ltd, £18mNRHS Security ServicesNETWORK RAIL (HIGH SPEED) LIMITED · Lambeth
- Won by Al Sraiya Security Services, £447kPurchase of Man Guarding Services and Cash collection for Qatar OfficeBritish Council · Newham
- Won by ISS FACILITY SERVICES LIMITEDSecurity ServicesBANK OF ENGLAND · City of London
- Won by GUARDING UK LTD, £268kThe Provision of Security ServicesTransport for London · Newham
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