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St Matthews Fair - Market Security

Bridgwater Town Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 01:51.

Opportunity overview

Purpose of Job 1.1. Bridgwater Town Council requires the provision of security guard/s during the Bridgwater Fair which takes place during the last week of September each year. To provide high profile security at Bridgwater Fair. This will include 4 x Security West Street 23.00 - 06.00 Tuesday 29th September , Wednesday 30th, Thursday 1st, Friday 2nd. Patrol West Street market to provide protection for market stalls. 2 x Security Albert Street 11.00 - 20.00 Wednesday 30th September. To man road barrier encouraging residents only parking. 2 x Security Albert Street 13.00 - 20.00 Thursday 25th, Friday 26th Saturday 27th September. To man road barrier encouraging residents only parking. 4 x Security Fair field horse market Wednesday 24th September 08.00 - 16.00. Two staff manning gate to control entry and exit, two patrolling the market. Term 1.2. The term of the contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend year on year for up to 2 further years. Dates provided are for event 2026. 2. Duties 2.1. Providing high visibility Static Guarding or Mobile Guarding at Bridgwater Fair and provide a high profile security presence carrying a visible ID card to act as a visible deterrent regarding security issues at Bridgwater Fair. 2.2. To protect to the best of their ability the property and premises thereon from theft, pilferage or damage. 2.3. Being able to deal with effectively verbal and physical confrontation. 2.4. Protecting BTC staff from verbal and physical confrontation 2.5. Dealing effectively with individuals whose actions are anti-social or not authorised at Bridgwater Fair. 2.6. To prevent the intrusion of unauthorised persons from entering the premises or to detain or attempt to detain any persons that to the knowledge of the security guard has committed an offence and to notify the police accordingly. 2.7. Patrolling, securing and monitoring the fair , sometimes with the aid of closed circuit television (CCTV), and supervising at the door. 2.8. Keeping accurate records and write short reports, which may be used by the police or courts. Your duties could also involve customer care and giving advice. 2.9. Guards to work in max of pairs and not congregate as a group except in circumstances where this is deemed essential. 2.10. Exchanging all necessary information to colleagues during shift change.

Classification

  • CPV79710000 — Security services

Lots

  • Lot 1£36k · Including VAT

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
BTCSMF
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
How to submit
Submissions will only be accepted if they are returned: Via post to: Bridgwater Town Council, High Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3AS Marked for the attention of: Rob Semple, Community and Cultural Services Director. Tender returns must remain anonymous until the tender opening is completed. There must not be any markings showing your company name on the envelope and the envelope must be marked 'Security Services for Bridgwater Fair and Related Services Tender.' Bids received which include the identify of the bidder on the packaging or delivery note and bids received which do not provide all of the information or that arrive after the 12 noon deadline will be disqualified. It is for bidders to ensure that their submission is compliant. No claims will be accepted where a bidder or his delivery organisation has delivered a late bid for any reason.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
notAllowed

Tender Period

Ends
8 May 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
29 Apr 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
36,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Any prices not disclosed within the pricing information will not be entertained. The pricing element of Applicants' Bid will be evaluated using the following scoring system. The lowest tendered price will be allocated a maximum score of 40%. Other tendered prices which are higher will be scored using the following equation: % score = lowest tendered price ____________________ x 40% your tendered price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
i) RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Description
Provide a detailed description of the event service you can offer. Outline how your proposal meets our requirements, including your ability to deliver a high-quality service. Highlight your past experience, showcasing previous similar events you have delivered. List any relevant qualifications, certifications, or industry accreditations that demonstrate your suitability for this contract.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Methodology
Description
ii) Describe your methodology for delivering security services at the event, including staffing, dealing with staff absences, and safety mechanisms for ensuring staff and visitors are kept safe as all times. Specify the number of staff available for the event, their roles, and their relevant experience. Explain how you will ensure adequate staffing levels.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Health and safety
Description
iii) Describe your approach to health and safety, including compliance with relevant UK legislation and industry standards. Explain how you will mitigate risks associated with the task, explain emergency procedures, and unexpected absence contingencies. Provide details of your risk assessment process and any staff training in health and safety.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Certifications
Description
Outline any certifications your organisation holds, including your commitment to ensuring a safe environment is maintained. Specify contingency plans in case of any issues and cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather conditions

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Environmental Responsibility
Description
Outline your approach to sustainability, and how you encourage your staff to uphold this approach including the use of recyclable materials, reduction of single-use plastics, and responsible disposal of waste.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Oct 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Oct 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Possible year extension x 2

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79710000
Description
Security services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
A-14602
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 2
Id
A-14603
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
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Entry 3
Id
A-14604
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 4
Id
A-14605
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 5
Id
A-14607
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 6
Id
A-14608
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 7
Id
A-14609
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 8
Id
032881-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
10 Apr 2026, 14:39
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Bridgwater Town Council
Id
GB-PPON-PTDW-8965-DWPG

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PTDW-8965-DWPG

Address

Street Address
Town Hall
Locality
Bridgwater
Postal Code
TA6 3AS
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK23

Contact

Telephone
01278 427692

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bridgwater · UKK23 · TA6 3AS · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 032881-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·