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

HISTORIC ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2026 at 15:38

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, a sub-central government authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom, conducted an open procurement process for security services at their Cambridge office, Brooklands House. The process culminated in an active contract awarded to Delta Force Group Ltd on 1st May 2026. The tender, titled "ITT - Security Guarding for Brooklands House, Cambridge," falls under the 'services' category with a specific focus on security services (CPV code 79710000). The contract is valued at £40,000, excluding VAT, and spans from 18th May 2026 to 17th May 2029. The procurement method used was 'Below threshold - open competition,' indicating an open and competitive tender process suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Key responsibilities include key control (BS 7984), building security, and alarm response.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in security services. Businesses that can deliver high-quality security protocols, including effective key management and rapid alarm response, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The contract's multi-year duration ensures a stable revenue stream, allowing businesses to plan and expand their operations strategically. Moreover, the open competition model ensures that businesses with the most advantageous tender regarding quality, as per the award criteria, can secure the contract. This tender provides a foothold in government contracts and enhances the visibility of security service providers capable of meeting high standards of delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040715-2026
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

DELTA FORCE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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