Tender

Contract for Security Services Including Static Guarding, Emergency Response and Keyholding

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

06 Mar 2026 at 15:34

Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 10:28

Planning

12 Sep 2025 at 13:49

Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is actively seeking a qualified contractor for its "Contract for Security Services Including Static Guarding, Emergency Response and Keyholding." This procurement falls under the industry category of Security Services, with a focus on services within the UKC22 region, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently in the 'Tender Update' stage, suggesting an ongoing engagement in response to the latest amendments. Interested parties should note critical dates: the tender period ends on 7th April 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 6th April 2026. The contract is expected to commence from 1st June 2026, running for an initial period until 1st June 2028, with options to extend. The procurement method chosen is 'open procedure,' emphasising transparency and broad accessibility to potential bidders.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those offering keyholding, emergency response, and static guarding solutions. With a gross contract value of £720,000, the project is significant in scale and suited to SMEs that can deliver high-quality services while providing social value. The procurement criteria place equal importance on cost-effectiveness, quality of service, and social contributions, offering competitive advantages for businesses with robust service offerings and cost-efficient operations. Businesses interested in expanding within the North East of England, and capable of utilising electronic submission systems effectively, will find this tender a substantial opportunity for growth and long-term engagement with a proactive local authority.

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Notice Title

Contract for Security Services Including Static Guarding, Emergency Response and Keyholding

Notice Description

The Council is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to deliver keyholding, emergency response, static guarding and property access in support of its existing arrangements for Building Management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 24 Months with options to extend up to a further 2 X 12 Months

Planning Information

Market engagement questionnaire published on Open portal (https://www.open-uk.org/). This can be found using project number OPEN20251602.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058cbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020545-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

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