Award

Security Services including key holding, lock-up services, alarm response, CCTV monitoring and maintenance, and mobile patrols.

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

13 Apr 2026 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves North Northamptonshire Council, situated at The Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, UK. The title of the tender is "Security Services including key holding, lock-up services, alarm response, CCTV monitoring and maintenance, and mobile patrols," falling under the industry category of security services (CPV code 79710000). The location for these services is in North Northamptonshire, specifically in the region UKF25. This procurement, which is currently in the award stage, was initiated directly without competition under a below-threshold process. It started with a completion status on 13th April 2026 and has a contract period ending on 12th February 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those operating in the security sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to SCORPION SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES LIMITED, which has been earmarked as a supplier, would be particularly well-suited to compete due to the procurement method and suitability requirements. The provision of comprehensive security services could lead to sustained collaboration with public authorities, translating into steady business growth and expanded service offerings within the UK public sector market.

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Notice Title

Security Services including key holding, lock-up services, alarm response, CCTV monitoring and maintenance, and mobile patrols.

Notice Description

End-to-end security services, covering key holding and site lock-ups, alarm response, CCTV monitoring and maintenance, and mobile patrol services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06816e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033484-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£19,597 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCORPION SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES

Further Information

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