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Manned guarding at Saunders Close, Kettering

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

04 Mar 2026 at 10:34

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves North Northamptonshire Council for the provision of static manned guarding services at Saunders Close, Kettering. The procurement falls under the industry category of security services and is located in the United Kingdom's UKF25 region. The procurement stage was recently completed with an award date of 4th March 2026, marking the initiation of the contract that runs until 31st August 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct, below threshold without competition, exemplifying a swift approach for urgent needs under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

The contract offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the security sector to expand their service offerings through public sector engagements. The winning business, 1st Reaction Security Ltd, has secured this contract, valued at £179,527 excluding VAT, for providing essential security services which aim to prevent health and safety risks to nearby residents. Enterprises specialising in security services, particularly those experienced in residential safeguarding, stand to gain from such opportunities where demand is high and competition is minimal due to the direct award procurement method. These contracts are well-suited for businesses looking to establish or expand their foothold in government service provision.

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Notice Title

Manned guarding at Saunders Close, Kettering

Notice Description

The provision of static manned guarding at Saunders Close, Kettering. To prevent the risk of health & safety issues to local residents and trespassers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a9ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019342-2026
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,079 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
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
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

1ST REACTION SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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