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SLH - Waking Watch Services

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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10 Dec 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of Waking Watch services, titled "SLH - Waking Watch Services". This procurement falls under the security services industry category with the CPV code 79710000. The specific services will be delivered to St George Court, Thorne Road, Doncaster, with the contract running from 1 May 2025 to 10 November 2025. This tender was at the award stage as of 10 December 2025, and the contract was awarded to Fire & Evacuation Services Ltd for a value of £171,284.38. The procurement method used was a direct award, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), though not targeting voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in security services, to engage with a local authority like the City of Doncaster Council. Companies with capabilities in providing Waking Watch services will find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise. Security service providers looking to expand their portfolio through governmental contracts could leverage such opportunities, particularly SMEs positioned to deliver efficient, comprehensive vigilance and safety measures. Being a direct award process, businesses capable of direct negotiation and immediate service commencement are ideally positioned to benefit from future similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

SLH - Waking Watch Services

Notice Description

Provision of Waking Watch services to St George Court Thorne Road Doncaster

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc618720-fad9-4e7f-a8ed-ed9265a3eb3c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,284 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 10 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRE & EVACUATION SERVICES

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