Award

Unlocking and Locking of Parks, Open Spaces, Playgrounds and Public Conveniences 2025-2028

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2025 at 13:02

Award Notice
Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 12:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract to MPD FM Ltd for the service of unlocking and locking parks, open spaces, playgrounds, and public conveniences from 2025 to 2028. This procurement, classified under public security services, was executed through a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The contract, valued at £111,820.80 (with a potential extension total of £167,731.20), will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The services will be delivered within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public security and facilities management, particularly those positioned as small to medium enterprises (SMEs). With a focus on maintaining public spaces, this contract would be well-suited to companies with expertise in security services, operations management, and routine maintenance. By participating in such procurement tenders, businesses not only gain financial contracts but also strengthen their portfolio with public sector experience, potentially leading to further opportunities in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unlocking and Locking of Parks, Open Spaces, Playgrounds and Public Conveniences 2025-2028

Notice Description

Competitive procurement of Unlocking and Locking of Parks, Open Spaces, Playgrounds and Public Conveniences 2025-2028 ("the Procurement").

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5992dc81-e574-4229-858b-1ff3c4e6816f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81035781-a4d5-48d0-908e-e4ca25eef889
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,820 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dartford Borough Council Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@dartford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MPD FM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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