The verdict in three sentences
In a private security tender, the buyer at a consulate or bank checks your website before opening your bid: they look for your licences, insurance and proof of resources. A site built for that check costs 15,000 to 30,000 CAD in Toronto, delivered in 6 to 8 weeks, with hosting of 90 to 210 CAD a month. A single guarding contract for one bank branch, 4 guards around the clock, pays the project back in 2 to 4 months.
What buyers check on your website
The sales director of a 650-guard company whose clients include consulates, banks and port-area manufacturers sees the same questions in every RFP. The site must answer them without waiting for a meeting.
| Item checked | What to publish | Weight in decision | 2026 indicative budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario PSISA agency licence | Number, date, copy on request | Pass/fail | 900 to 1,800 CAD |
| Liability insurance | Insurer, coverage limit | Pass/fail | Included |
| Headcount and guard training | 650 guards, training hours, supervision | High | 1,800 to 3,600 CAD |
| Resources (dispatch centre, patrol vehicles, K9 units) | Photos, figures, response times | High | 2,400 to 4,800 CAD |
| References by sector | Sectors served, sensitive sites unnamed | High | 1,500 to 3,000 CAD |
| Workplace compliance (WSIB, labour standards) | Current certificates | Medium | 600 to 1,200 CAD |
A map of the 40 guarded sites is a strong argument, provided it is anonymised: areas of the Greater Toronto Area, client type, number of guards, no exact address. Publishing the real location of a bank site would be a security failure.
Full website budget
| Item | Essential | Tenders | Key accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and corporate pages | 7,200 CAD | 9,600 CAD | 13,200 CAD |
| Licence and insurance pages | 900 CAD | 1,800 CAD | 1,800 CAD |
| Quote request by site type (bank, residential, construction, event) | 1,800 CAD | 3,000 CAD | 4,200 CAD |
| Anonymised site map | No | 2,400 CAD | 3,600 CAD |
| Document room for buyers (compliance pack) | No | 2,100 CAD | 3,600 CAD |
| EN and FR versions (consulates, federal clients) | 2,100 CAD | 2,700 CAD | 3,600 CAD |
| Total | 12,000 to 15,000 CAD | 21,600 CAD | 30,000 CAD |
| Timeline | 6 weeks | 7 weeks | 8 weeks |
| Hosting and maintenance | 90 CAD/month | 150 CAD/month | 210 CAD/month |
The quote form by site type saves time on both sides: area, number of posts, hours, need for patrols or K9. The salesperson receives a request that can already be priced.
What a typical contract brings in
| Contract type | Guards deployed | Indicative monthly price | Annual value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank branch, 24/7 | 4 | 75,000 to 95,000 CAD | 900,000 to 1,140,000 CAD |
| Diplomatic residence | 6 | 110,000 to 140,000 CAD | 1,320,000 to 1,680,000 CAD |
| Port industrial site | 12 | 220,000 to 280,000 CAD | 2,640,000 to 3,360,000 CAD |
| Construction site | 3 | 55,000 to 70,000 CAD | 660,000 to 840,000 CAD |
| One-off event (1 day) | 10 | 7,000 to 9,000 CAD | One-off |
Mini case study
Daniel, sales director of a 650-guard company in Toronto, answers 25 tenders a year and wins 5. He picks the Tenders package at 21,600 CAD, plus 150 CAD a month.
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His goal is modest: move from 5 to 6 contracts a year thanks to a better-documented bid and the document room. One extra bank contract at 85,000 CAD a month with a 10 % margin brings 8,500 CAD of monthly margin. As an estimate, the site pays back in under 3 months on margin.
FAQ
Can we publish client references?
By sector, yes; by name, only with written consent. Consulates and banks refuse to be named in 80 % of cases, hence anonymised references.
Is the document room secure?
Yes. Buyers receive a temporary access link valid for 7 to 30 days, and every download is logged.
Do we need a French version?
For federal clients, consulates and international organisations, yes: they represent 30 to 40 % of the best-paid tenders.
How long to gather the content?
Allow 1 to 2 weeks to collect licences, certificates and photos. A photographer for one day costs 900 to 1,800 CAD.
Can the site help recruit guards?
Yes, a careers page with an application form adds 1,200 to 2,400 CAD and reduces reliance on paid job boards.
Let's scope your project. Send us your licences, client sectors and tender goals, and we will price a site deliverable in 6 to 8 weeks. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
