Security Services Including Static Guarding, Emergency Response and Keyholding

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 08:25

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 has awarded a contract for "Security Services Including Static Guarding, Emergency Response and Keyholding" to T3 SECURITY LIMITED. The procurement process, completed using an open procedure, involves providing keyholding and emergency response services across various council properties. The contract, valued at £376,754 with a gross amount of £452,104.80, is set to begin on 1st August 2026 and potentially extend to 31st July 2030. The services are required 24/7 during weekends and bank holidays and between 18:00 and 06:00 on weekdays. This contract is situated in the UKC region, specifically in Gateshead, and focuses on the security services industry category. The procurement method promotes open competition, facilitating 21 final-stage bids entirely from SMEs.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for security services providers, particularly SMEs, to expand their business by partnering with a reputable local council. The need for continuous and comprehensive security solutions aligns well with firms that specialise in rapid response, static guarding, and secure property access. Companies looking to grow their portfolio in the public sector, especially those with capabilities to scale and offer flexible staffing, will find this opportunity advantageous due to the consistent demand for emergency response services during varied hours, including during school holidays and staff absences. Additionally, the potential two-year extension provides a long-term engagement prospect for strategic business development.

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Notice Title

Security Services Including Static Guarding, Emergency Response and Keyholding

Notice Description

The Council seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to provide keyholding, emergency response, static guarding, and property access services in support of its current Building Management arrangements. Requests for services will be issued either directly by the Council for property access requirements or via the alarm receiving center for emergency response incidents. The Council does not guarantee any minimum volume of work under this contract. Emergency Response Services are required between 18:00 and 06:00, Monday to Friday, and on a 24-hour basis during weekends and bank holidays. Additional cover may also be required during school holiday periods and to accommodate staff absence.

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/057845-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£376,754 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

T3 SECURITY

Further Information

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