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GB-St Helens: Access Control Maintenance

TORUS GROUP

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18 Dec 2025 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "GB-St Helens: Access Control Maintenance" was managed by Torus Group, located in Warrington, UK. This contract, classified under "System maintenance services" in the services industry category, pertains to the region of North West, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage, with a noteworthy announcement date on 18th December 2025. The procurement involved a total value of £1,500,000, with a contract period starting from 1st November 2025 and concluding on 31st October 2027. Although the procurement method details were not specified, key dates included the tender period ending on 18th July 2025 and the award being activated on 31st October 2025. The contract was awarded to OpenView Security Solutions Ltd.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in system maintenance services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale projects over an extended period. Firms with a strong presence or aiming to establish a foothold in the North West of the UK could benefit immensely from such contracts, especially entities that comply with the procurement suitability standards for such projects. OpenView Security Solutions Ltd, identified as an SME, secured the award, indicating that similar small to medium-sized enterprises might find this type of tender beneficial for business growth. Organisations interested in collaborating with established buyers like Torus Group would find such procurement processes a valuable addition to their portfolio by demonstrating their capability to manage comprehensive service contracts effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-St Helens: Access Control Maintenance

Notice Description

Access Control Maintenance Additional information: Mini-Comp on EEM Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efd4c41e-ddcf-4be8-9443-7172362137ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a81684-1ba6-4b76-aa96-84184f5575e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50324100 - System maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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
TORUS GROUP
Contact Name
Procurement Manager
Contact Email
neil.gaskell@torus.co.uk
Contact Phone
01925452409

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1RH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPENVIEW SECURITY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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