Award

Provision of Target Hardening Services

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 14:51

Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 07:45

PlanningUpdate

25 Jul 2025 at 07:25

Planning

16 Jun 2025 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has concluded a procurement process for the provision of target hardening home security services, awarded to Safe Partnership Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of emergency and security equipment and services and covers the geographical region of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire, UK. The tender was conducted through an open procedure with final bids submitted by 23rd September 2025 and the award of the contract made on 17th October 2025. The contract, valued at £207,000 with additional potential extensions, is set to commence on 20th April 2026 and will run until 19th March 2027, with possible renewals extending until 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the security and emergency equipment industry, particularly those focusing on home security solutions. The open procedure method signifies an accessible entry point for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in technical, pricing, and social value services would be well-suited to engage with such public authority tenders, facilitating potential business growth through government contracts. The focus on target hardening services aligns with opportunities for companies specialising in enhanced security measures and locksmith services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Target Hardening Services

Notice Description

Provision of target hardening home security services for Northamptonshire Police

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05495a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023593-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

98395000 - Locksmith services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£207,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£207,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£207,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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