Tender

ITT - Security Guarding for Brooklands House, Cambridge (UID 58)

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 10:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Historic England involves an open tender for "Security Guarding for Brooklands House, Cambridge." The tender seeks services in the security sector, classified under the CPV code for security services. The process is at the tender stage and has key submission deadlines, including the enquiry period ending on 4th March 2026 and the final tender submission deadline on 10th March 2026. The procurement method is described as "Below threshold - open competition" with an overall contract value of £40,000. The location for the service provision is in Cambridge, with the procurement governed by UK legislation under reference 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services to expand their portfolio with a government contract. Companies offering key management, building access control, and alarm response can find this opportunity attractive. Given the weightage of 70% placed on quality and 30% on price, businesses with a strong emphasis on service quality and innovation in security solutions may have a competitive edge. The opportunity also allows for potential growth through a possible 12-month extension, making it an appealing prospect for security firms looking to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT - Security Guarding for Brooklands House, Cambridge (UID 58)

Notice Description

A security service required by Historic England at its Cambridge office, Brooklands House. By way of summary, HE requires the Contractor to deliver a security service that includes control of keys (BS 7984), locking and unlocking buildings and reacting to alarm activation call outs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option 12 month extension period of the services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012261-2026
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
Not specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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