Planning

Static Guarding and Key Holding

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

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Planning

09 Apr 2026 at 11:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Static Guarding and Key Holding" under the services category. This contract is set within the environmental security control services industry and is valued at approximately £9 million (net). Although the tender process has not officially begun, a pipeline notice was published on 9th April 2026. The planned contract period is from 1st March 2028 to 28th February 2031. Interested parties can expect the formal tender notice to be published by 1st September 2027. The procurement method being followed is anticipated to adhere to the UK public procurement legislation outlined in the UK's 2023 Act.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with expertise in static guarding and keyholding solutions. The substantial contract value highlights the potential for business growth and long-term engagement. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for firms which can deliver robust environmental security control services and are prepared to navigate the competitive bidding process within the UK public sector. Organisations with established credentials in working with sub-central government authorities, such as the London Borough of Islington, stand to benefit from participating in this forthcoming contract opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Static Guarding and Key Holding

Notice Description

This notice is a PIPELINE NOTICE and therefore is NOT currently a call for competition. For the avoidance of doubt, the Pipeline Notice is intended to provide the most accurate forecast currently available for the council's high value procurement activity, but does not commit the council to procuring any contract and may be amended after publication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ee3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032332-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90714600 - Environmental security control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,003,989 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2028 - 28 Feb 2031 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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