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Key Holding & Locking of Public Toilets 2025 - 28

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2025 at 14:14

Award Notice
Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 13:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Folkestone and Hythe District Council is seeking a contractor for the Key Holding & Locking of Public Toilets within the Folkestone & Hythe District. The service contract spans from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2025, with the potential for extension over the following three years' corresponding periods. The procurement falls under the category of "Security services" and is valued at £70,000. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, with the period for tender closing on 28 February 2025. The contract covers services to be provided in England, UK, and the award process is currently complete, with the proposal having been finalized on 20 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specializing in security services, specifically in the management of key holding and locking operations. Businesses that offer security management solutions, have experience in handling public facilities, and maintain a presence in the region will find this contract offers a stable, recurring revenue stream for several years. The successful bidder, TMS Protection LTD, exemplifies the type of enterprise poised to thrive in such an engagement, leveraging its expertise to provide consistent, reliable services for the district's public amenities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Key Holding & Locking of Public Toilets 2025 - 28

Notice Description

The council is seeking a contractor for the Key Holding & Locking of Public Toilets within the Folkestone & Hythe District. The contract will be from 01 April 2025 to 30 September 2025, with the option to extend by additional 3 periods of 6 months (01 April - 30 September) per year. The tender opportunity is available on Kent Business Portal (ref no. DN761578) and can be accessed by via the e-tendering webpage - www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f7c3632-bd28-4085-b473-94ad2743f138
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02059183-55f3-4e41-9dc4-71a5eeaf6e16
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,914 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TMS PROTECTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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