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TD2285 - Event Security Services

Awarded to SHOWSEC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

DERBY CITY COUNCIL(buyer)

Published
Published 12 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 11 February 2026

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Overview

Derby City Council awarded a contract for event security services to Showsec International Limited on 24 March 2026, valued at £1,075,000. The contract runs for an initial three-year period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with an option to extend for up to two additional years in annual increments, for a maximum contract period of five years.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,075,000
Procedure
Open procedure (above threshold)
SME suitable
Yes
Published
12 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Public security servicesSecurity services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,075,000
Award date
24 March 2026
Contract period
30 April 2026 → 30 April 2029
Contract length
3 years
Winner
  • SHOWSEC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

This contract ends on 30 April 2029.

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About the winner

SHOWSEC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Public contracts won
11
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Market context

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£283,750

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DERBY CITY COUNCIL in the last 12 months

155

contracts awarded, worth £24,053,845 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    22 May 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    12 January 2026

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