Security at Libraries (Manned Guarding)

Official notice

Authority: Dorset Council (Local council)

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: South West (UKK25)

Awarded value£339,600published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 26 Feb 2026no call for competition

Awarded to MPD FM Limited

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Using an ESPO Framework (347_22), Dorset Council completed a call-off without competition (Direct Award) to ensure a single, qualified supplier could be put in place quickly and compliantly to deliver security services at Weymouth and Dorchester Libraries.

CPV: Security services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1• Hours of Cover - Security officers are required during existing library opening hoursAwarded

Hours of Cover - Security officers are required during existing library opening hours. Additional cover may be needed for events or higher risk periods as well as ad hoc keyholding requirements (unlock/lockup).
Site Arrangements - Services apply across both library buildings, covering internal and external patrols and customer facing areas.
Key Security Concerns - The service focuses on providing a visible presence, deterring and responding to anti social behaviour, supporting staff during incidents, and ensuring safe, welcoming environments for visitors.
Operational Priorities - Essential expectations include professionalism, customer service, safeguarding awareness, clear communication, timely incident reporting, and the ability to respond quickly in emergencies.
Service Requirements - Officers must be uniformed, SIA licensed, DBS checked, and trained in conflict resolution and safeguarding. Responsibilities include hourly patrols, incident response, liaison with emergency services, and maintaining accurate logs and reports.

Delivery: South West

Extensions: The Contract will be for an initial 2 years, with two optional 12-month extension periods (1+1+), subject to satisfactory performance, giving a potential total contract period of 4 years.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 2 Mar 2026, 16:04 GMT
Last source update: 2 Mar 2026, 16:04 GMT
Authority reference: CP/AC/002
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-018606
Classification (CPV): Security services
Delivery area: South West (UKK25)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06600e Find a Tender

Why no open competition: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification: This was completed a call-off without competition (Direct Award) from an ESPO Framework - Security Services 347_22

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £339,6001 contract exc. VAT

Bids received 1

Contracts signed 1latest 26 Feb 2026

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
MPD FM Limited	£339,600 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Security at Libraries (Manned Guarding) · MPD FM Limited
Signed
26 Feb 2026
Value
£339,600
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1bids	—	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Dorset Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, South West, DT11XJContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

MPD FM LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: 04632279 Dagenham, London

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.