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"BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://sps-security.base44.app/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Business Security Tools", "item": "https://sps-security.base44.app/tools" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Security Tender Specification Builder" } ] } ] --- Established in Hull in 1992 — Trusted Security Services Across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire [01482 226570](tel:01482226570)24/7 Control Room [![SPS Security](https://qtrypzzcjebvfcihiynt.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/base44-prod/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/a2fa8c13a_SPSSecurityNewLogo.png)](/) Services Sectors How We Operate Insights & Tools About [Careers](/careers)[Contact](/contact-us) [Book a Security Review Book a Review ](/contact-us) [Home](/)[Business Security Tools](/tools)Security Tender Specification Builder About This Tool ## Why use this tool? Security tender documents are often underspecified, leading to proposals that cannot be compared, suppliers that over-promise, and contracts that underdeliver. This assistant helps you build a structured specification with clear evaluation criteria from the start. Use it before going to market, or to strengthen an existing tender that may lack the depth needed to evaluate suppliers properly. ## Who should use this? Procurement Managers Facilities Managers Estates Directors Contract Managers Compliance Officers ## Before you begin This tool helps you structure a security tender. The output is a planning document — not a binding specification. Final tender documents should be reviewed by your procurement team. Security procurement support # Security Tender Specification Builder A practical buyer-side tool for building stronger security tender specifications across manned guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding and alarm response, CCTV monitoring, access control and front-of-house security. Generates scored evaluation criteria, method statement prompts, supplier question banks and due diligence checklists you can adapt and issue. Flagship buyer-side tool ## Build a stronger security tender, specification or supplier comparison A practical assistant for buying guarding, patrols, monitoring, CCTV, access control, intruder, fire and related security services across one site, several lots or a mixed estate package. Helps define the right service scope Generates tailored tender and evaluation questions Supports public and private procurement approaches Start the Assistant ## What this tool will produce Tailored tender and specification questions Suggested minimum requirements and due diligence checks Practical evaluation and weighting ideas Service-specific scope prompts and site visit wording Red flags to watch for in supplier responses Important note ### Practical guidance, not formal procurement advice This assistant is designed as structured buyer-side support. It should be used alongside your organisation’s own procurement, legal, commercial and professional processes where appropriate. It does not constitute legal, regulatory or formal procurement advice. ## Need buyer-side support on a live security procurement? Use this assistant as a structured starting point, then speak to SPS if you want help pressure-testing the scope, service model or supplier comparison approach. [Request a Security Review](/contact-us)[Call us: 01482 226570](tel:01482226570) ## Understanding your results The assistant generates: A structured tender specification covering your selected service scope Scored evaluation criteria and weighting matrix Supplier question bank and method statement prompts Due diligence checklist and red-flag indicators **Limitations:** The output is a planning document to support procurement. It should be reviewed and adapted by your procurement and legal teams before issuing. ## Common mistakes to avoid ### Issuing tenders without clear evaluation criteria Without structured scoring, procurement decisions become subjective and harder to defend. ### Focusing on price alone The cheapest tender often underdelivers. A balanced scorecard covering quality, compliance, management and value produces better outcomes. ### Not specifying reporting requirements Vague reporting expectations lead to poor visibility during the contract. Define what you need to see, how often, and in what format. ## What happens next? 1 Review and adapt the specification with your procurement team. 2 Use the Security Comparator to benchmark the models you will evaluate. 3 Contact SPS Security if you would like support reviewing your tender approach. Frequently Asked Questions ## Security Tender & Specification Assistant — FAQs What does the Tender Assistant produce? A structured tender specification with evaluation criteria, question banks, due diligence checklists and weighting matrices for your security procurement. Is this a formal tender document? No. It is a planning document. Adapt it with your procurement and legal teams before issuing. Is it free? Yes. No login, no obligation. Related Services ## Services commonly recommended Based on your results, one or more of these services may strengthen your security arrangements. 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