What does CPV code 79710000 cover?
CPV 79710000 covers security services and typically includes guarding services, site security operations, access control support.
CPV intelligence page
Security services (79710000)
Track UK security contracts and incumbent retention risk.
Market overview for this CPV
CPV 79710000 sits inside security and compliance-critical operations and gives suppliers a practical way to focus their pipeline on buyer demand that actually matches their offer. In the current TenderLedger dataset, this CPV shows 356 relevant notices, with 28 open and 185 already awarded. Buyer activity is led by Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, North Northamptonshire Council, which helps pinpoint where repeat demand is strongest. Use this page to verify scope, scan live opportunities, and identify renewal pressure before contracts re-tender.
Total relevant notices
356
Open + pipeline
69
Awarded
185
Known value
£2,262,094,354
What this CPV code includes
CPV 79710000 (security services) typically covers guarding services, site security operations, access control support. Buyers tend to emphasise accreditation, staffing resilience, and operational assurance.
Recent contracts and awards
A small, recent sample matched to CPV 79710000. Data is server-rendered and refreshed regularly.
| Contract | Buyer | Supplier | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Services to Community Sites | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde | Not disclosed | £400,000 | 23 Jun 2026 | open |
| CCTV, INTRUDER ALARMS, DOOR ACCESS, FIRE ALARMS | Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited | Not disclosed | £930,000 | 22 Jun 2026 | open |
| Security services for Iraq | British Council | Not disclosed | £48,000 | 22 Jun 2026 | open |
| Security at Homeless Hostel and adhoc security in housing | Borough of Telford & Wrekin | Not disclosed | £130,000 | 19 Jun 2026 | open |
| Tender 29/2025 - Provision of Certified Security Personnel at Kilbroney and Castlewellan Caravan Parks, 2026 to 2030 | Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) | Talon Security Ltd. | £473,000 | 19 Jun 2026 | awarded |
Insights for security services in the UK
Known budget disclosures total around £2,262,094,354, with an average disclosed contract size near £13,000,542. Most visible buyer activity currently includes Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, North Northamptonshire Council. Recent award signals feature suppliers such as G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Limited, CHASE SERVICES GROUP LTD, Chase Services Group Ltd. Award activity appears relatively fragmented, which can create multiple entry points for suppliers with the right local or specialist fit. The category behaves like a recurring-service market, so contract anniversaries and expiry windows are strong leading indicators. For suppliers, CPV 79710000 should be tracked as a focused market segment rather than a broad keyword bucket because performance here is strongly shaped by buyer-specific procurement cadence and incumbent dynamics.
What this means for suppliers
The practical move in CPV 79710000 is to prioritise a short list of repeat buyers and set alerts for their upcoming notices. Lead with compliance readiness, staffing resilience, and mobilisation confidence in opportunity qualification. In TenderLedger, combine buyer monitoring, award tracking, and expiry watchlists so commercial teams can qualify opportunities earlier and reduce time spent on low-fit notices.
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Frequently asked questions
Which buyers publish contracts under CPV 79710000?
Recent activity is led by buyers such as Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, North Northamptonshire Council.
Are contracts in CPV 79710000 usually recurring?
Yes, this CPV shows recurring procurement behaviour, so renewal timing is a key signal.
How should suppliers track opportunities in this CPV?
Track repeat buyers, monitor incumbent awards, and watch renewal windows to surface opportunities before they become crowded.