Gate Locking & Unlocking Services, Emergency Response & Keyholder Duties

THE ROYAL PARKS

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05 Jun 2026 at 07:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Parks, a notable organisation based in London, recently completed a procurement process under the title "Gate Locking & Unlocking Services, Emergency Response & Keyholder Duties." This tender falls under the security services industry category and required the provision of locking and unlocking services, keyholder duties, and emergency response at various sites throughout London. The contract, awarded to Magenta Security Services Limited, was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 28th February 2021. The subsequent contract commenced on 1st March 2021 and is set to run until 31st March 2028, highlighting a long-term opportunity for the selected contractor to remain engaged in this public services domain.

For businesses looking to expand in the security service sector, this tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by its prioritisation of SME suitability. The extensive contract period provides a stable platform for business development and regional engagement in the London area. Companies specialising in security services, particularly those with capabilities in emergency response and operational flexibility for site management, would be exceptionally well-suited to compete in similar procurements in the future.

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Notice Title

Gate Locking & Unlocking Services, Emergency Response & Keyholder Duties

Notice Description

The provision of gate locking and unlocking services, as well as keyholder duties at various sites in the London area. The Contractor shall also be responsible for safely clearing the parks of visitors and attending to ad hoc callouts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06b46334-7e1e-4de7-b331-14d86c5f231c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8b53a1-ce87-4059-bbf7-eb62865e51bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL PARKS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 2UH
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAGENTA SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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