Who buys, and where security guard tenders are advertised
Security contracts are advertised on council sites, state portals and AusTender, and by private property and event managers directly.
See where to find tenders in Australia for every official portal.
What buyers usually ask for
- Licences for the business and every guard
- Rosters, supervision and cover for absences
- Site procedures, patrols and incident reporting
- Training and induction
- Technology such as patrol tracking or CCTV monitoring
- Pricing per hour, shift or site
Common knock outs to check first
- State security licences for the company and staff
- Insurances at the levels asked
- Award and wage compliance declarations
- Mandatory forms and rate schedules
Read our guide to tender knock outs for how to find them all.
How to stand out in event security tenders
- Show how you roster and supervise, with real numbers
- Explain incident response and reporting step by step
- Show compliance with wage and award obligations
- Use referees from similar sites or events
Before you decide to bid
Check you can meet every mandatory requirement, that the size and location suit you, and that you have a similar job and a referee to show. If three answers are no, it is usually one to walk away from. Use our go or no go questions.
Questions
Is a security licence the same in every state?
No. Security licensing is run by each state and territory. Check the licence the buyer requires for the state where the work is done.
Can a small business win security tenders?
Yes. Many contracts are sized for small and medium businesses, and some buyers have policies that support them. Pick tenders that match your capacity, and prove every claim with past work and referees.