The compliant routes for public sector buyers: the frameworks we hold, how to buy through them, and the social value evidence the Procurement Act asks for.
Forcefield is on five public sector frameworks, so you can procure our services through a compliant, pre-approved route.
Frameworks are a primary route to procuring security in the public sector. According to Tussell, a record £60 billion of public sector contracts were awarded through framework agreements in 2025. Every framework that we’re on ensures the vetting, accreditation checks and commercial terms are in place before you start.
Five current frameworks, each a compliant route to procure our services.
Central government’s main route to physical and electronic security systems and services (Lot 4c) and security advisory and assessment services (Lot 4d).
Visit the Framework →Direct call-off for keyholding, locks and unlocks, guarding and mobile patrols, across all twelve regional lots (1A to 12A) for nationwide cover.
Visit the Framework →The route for NHS trusts buying security in healthcare. Lot 3 covers the supply, installation and maintenance of CCTV and Video Surveillance Systems (VSS).
Visit the Framework →Total Security Solutions from Commercial Services Group, Kent County Council’s trading arm: staffed and technology services by direct award or further competition.
Visit the Framework →Keyholding, alarm response and mobile patrols across the council’s estate, in lots for North Durham, South Durham, cross-boundary and out-of-county sites.
Visit the Framework →In the public sector, every estate has different challenges and considerations. Our skill is getting to the root of yours.
See all servicesBook jobs and get real-time reports for every site, with the audit trail public sector contracts ask for.
Our in-house information security team keeps your data secure. We’re accredited to ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus.
Explore our accreditations & standardsForcefield is on five public sector frameworks: GCA RM6378 Lots 4c and 4d, ESPO 347_26 Security Services, NHS SBS10502 Lot 3, Commercial Services Group Y24007 Lot 3, and Durham County Council DN707656. Each lets eligible buyers procure our services via direct award or further competition.
Direct award lets you appoint a framework supplier straight away, where the framework’s rules allow it. Further competition means inviting suppliers on the framework to bid against your specific requirement. Both are compliant, and each framework’s terms set which routes apply.
Each framework sets its own eligibility. For example, ESPO 347_26 is open to UK public bodies including councils, schools and academies, NHS bodies, emergency services, central government and registered charities. NHS SBS serves NHS trusts, and GCA RM6378 is central government’s main route.
Our services are delivered by local service partners, mostly SMEs, across 99.8% of UK postcodes. Every officer is paid through PAYE, with a zero-tolerance policy on subcontracting. We’re a certified B Corp, hold ISO 14001 and have our carbon emissions independently audited each year.
Depending on the framework and lot:
Mobile services, including Keyholding, Alarm Response, Mobile Security Patrols, Locks & Unlocks and Third Party Access.
Security systems, including CCTV Monitoring, Installation and Maintenance.
We also provide Manned Guarding, Risk services and Vacant Property Protection.
Book a call and our sales team will route your enquiry, whether it’s a direct award, a further competition or a tender invitation. They can also talk you through which service best fits your requirements.
Social value
you can evidence
Local SME partners
Local SME partnersSecurity services delivered through local companies, mostly SMEs, covering 99.8% of UK postcodes.
See the networkFair pay, no subcontracting
Fair pay, no subcontractingEvery officer is paid through PAYE by our partners, with a zero-tolerance policy on subcontracting.
Why usB Corp and ISO 14001
B Corp and ISO 14001B Corp Certified since 2024, with ISO 14001 and independent carbon auditing every year.
Accreditations & Standards