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Vacant Site Security

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW

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03 Nov 2025 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Harrow has completed a procurement process for security services under the project titled "Vacant Site Security," encompassing the protection of vacant council sites. This contract falls within the services category, with a specific focus on security services (CPV code 79710000). The procurement method employed was limited competition, staying below the threshold. The contracting process has concluded with an award made to VERITECH SYSTEMS LIMITED, located in Southampton. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2026, with the contract signed on 31st October 2025. Key aspects were detailed in a contract notice published on 3rd November 2025, highlighting the procurement's location as the UKI74 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in security services, particularly those operating within the UKI74 area. Enterprises experienced in managing security protocols for public or council properties could benefit greatly from such projects. Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like VERITECH SYSTEMS LIMITED are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts through the limited competition method employed in this particular procurement process. Such opportunities enable businesses to expand their service offerings and cement their standing in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Vacant Site Security

Notice Description

Security services for vacant Council sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d890
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070300-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£174,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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
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

VERITECH SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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