Tender

Security Keyholding, Lock and Unlock and Call Out Services - Tanner Row, York - UID 34

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, is seeking a contractor for "Security Keyholding, Lock and Unlock and Call Out Services" at their Tanner Row office in York. This tender falls under the services category with a focus on security services (CPV: 79710000). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open competition method below threshold. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically by 9:30 AM on 2nd February 2026, with enquiries closing on 28th January 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st March 2026 and could extend until 1st August 2027, with the possibility of a six-month renewal. The contract's gross value is estimated at £24,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those adept at providing reliable keyholding, lock and unlock services. With a procurement process that prioritises both price and quality (55% and 45% weightings respectively), companies offering competitive pricing and high service standards will be well-positioned to win this tender. The project's focus within York also indicates a strategic opportunity for local businesses or those looking to expand regional operations. Engaging with Historic England could offer further opportunities due to potential contract renewals and the authority's established procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Keyholding, Lock and Unlock and Call Out Services - Tanner Row, York - UID 34

Notice Description

To provide daily unlock/lock service to the York office of Historic England based on the output specification provided in the separate documents: Part 1 - HE Security Specification York Part 2 - Security Service Standards York Part 3 - HE Conditions of contract for security services - York Part 4 - Pricing Schedule York

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003608-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
David Harrison
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

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