Award

Provision of manned security services

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW

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Award

29 Jul 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the London Borough of Harrow involved the provision of manned security services, including dog units and site monitoring, aimed at protecting the Byron Quarter site. This procurement falls under the security services category, with a legal basis reference of 2023/54. The process was conducted using the 'direct' procurement method, deemed below threshold without competition, and has reached the 'award' stage. Significant dates include the contract start on 5th January 2025 and ending on 31st July 2025. The procurement location is Harrow, within the region identified as UKI74, United Kingdom. The contract was signed on the 4th of January 2025 with Wates Construction Ltd as the supplier.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those capable of deploying manned security and canine units for site protection. Companies experienced in dealing with public authorities and sub-central government entities, like the London Borough of Harrow, will find this contract beneficial for growth. Although the procurement was conducted without competition due to its below-threshold status, large-scale security service providers can create value by delivering comprehensive security solutions in urban environments. Such contracts can foster long-term partnerships with local government bodies, paving the way for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of manned security services

Notice Description

Provision of manned security services, including dog units and site monitoring, to protect the Byron Quarter site from fly-tipping and unauthorised access.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0567f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043813-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@harrow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA3 8FL
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Kenton West
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATES CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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