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Waking watch Services

Salix Homes Limited

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31 Mar 2026 at 10:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Salix Homes, a public authority under sub-central government classification, has awarded a contract for "Waking Watch Services," a critical procurement within the security services industry. The contract involves providing qualified personnel to manage 24/7 Waking Watch services for high-rise social housing buildings where fire safety risks necessitate temporary evacuation strategies. Located in Salford, UK, the procurement reached the award stage on 31 March 2026, with the contract signed on 30 March 2026. The awarded contract runs from March 2026 to March 2028, with a potential extension until March 2029. This procurement was completed via a limited competition method, as outlined under UK legislation 2023/54.

This opportunity presents strategic growth potential for businesses specialising in security services, especially those equipped to handle high-stakes, safety-focused operations in a public housing context. EMFS GROUP LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise, secured the contract, pointing to the competitive viability of SMEs in this domain. Furthermore, businesses with a regional focus across various UK regions, including North East, North West, Yorkshire, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West, would find this type of tender particularly suited to their operational capabilities and geographical reach. As the contract allows for renewal, firms have the opportunity to build long-term relationships and secure future projects with Salix Homes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waking watch Services

Notice Description

Provision of qualified personnel to deliver and manage a Waking Watch service (operating 24/7) in any of our high-rise social housing buildings where significant fire safety risks have been identified, and a temporary simultaneous evacuation strategy has been adopted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029478-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2028 2-3 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
Salix Homes Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4DT
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMFS GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

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