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

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Award

22 Apr 2026 at 11:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 15:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, located in Swindon, has recently completed the procurement process for their "Security Keyholding, Lock and Unlock and Call Out Services" contract at Tanner Row, York. This is under the services category, pertaining to security services. The procurement utilised an open method, specifically a below-threshold competition, and has transitioned from tender to award stage as of 22 April 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £36,936.72 gross, has been awarded to Gough & Kelly, a SME based in Leeds, starting from 1 May 2026 and concluding on 1 August 2027. The procurement was governed by legal basis 2023/54, ensuring adherence to UK-wide regulations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs operating within the security services sector, presenting potential growth through fulfilling daily security obligations at Historic England's York office. With a strong emphasis on service quality and competitive pricing, businesses adept in security management and flexible contract services are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement opportunities. The open competition allows for visibility and engagement with sub-central government contracts, facilitating expansion and reputational enhancement for firms like Gough & Kelly that successfully cater to such public sector demands.

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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/036529-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open 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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,780 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOUGH & KELLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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