Tender

Key Holding, Property Inspections and First Responder Services

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is actively seeking bids for the provision of Key Holding, Property Inspections, and First Responder services across its corporate buildings within the county. The procurement, classified under the security services industry (CPV code: 79710000), is currently in the tender stage. Key milestones include the tender submission deadline on 18 February 2026, and the award period concluding on 16 March 2026. The procurement is structured into two Lots, “North” and “South,” with a total estimated value of £360,000, inclusive of VAT. The services are scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026 and potentially extend until 31 March 2030, following an initial contract period of two years with the possibility of renewal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms within the security services industry, particularly those accredited by the Security Industry Authority and equipped to handle Key Holding and First Responder obligations. Companies adept in offering high-quality services and able to demonstrate cost-effectiveness and social value stand a favourable chance, considering the procurement's award criteria comprising 55% quality, 35% cost, and 10% social value. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability considerations favouring such businesses. Engaging with this contract can facilitate growth by expanding a company's portfolio and client base within Warwickshire's public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Key Holding, Property Inspections and First Responder Services

Notice Description

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) require a company/companies, accredited under the Security Industry Authority (SIA's) Approved Contractor Scheme (with individual staff holding valid SIA licences) to deliver Key Holding Services, Property Inspections, and First Responder services to Alarm activations across Warwickshire County Council's portfolio of corporate buildings. Other services may be required such as Static Guarding, but this would be on an ad-hoc basis. Please note that the estimated value of the procurement provided in this notice (PS360,000 inclusive of VAT) provides scope for any potential increase in requirement over the contract duration. The initial requirement has an estimated total value across the two Lots of circa PS240,000 (inclusive of VAT).

Lot Information

North

Properties specifically in the "North" of the County of Warwickshire.

Renewal: The initial Contract period is for 2 years, with the option to extend for additional periods of up to but not exceeding 24 months.

South

Properties specifically in the "South" of Warwickshire.

Renewal: The initial Contract period is for 2 years, with the option to extend for additional periods of up to but not exceeding 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004437-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-01-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

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