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QW Keyholding and Security

Qualifications Wales

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 15:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Jun 2026 at 13:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Apr 2026 at 13:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "QW Keyholding and Security" contract, initiated by Qualifications Wales, has been successfully completed and awarded. Qualifications Wales, a public authority under the sub-central government umbrella, sought services under the open procurement method. This opportunity, classified within the security services industry, was geared towards businesses capable of providing keyholding and emergency response services for the Newport area in Wales. The tender was concluded under below-threshold open competition conditions and the contract was signed on 13th July 2026, with a contract period starting from 18th July 2026 to 17th July 2028, with the possibility of extensions up to 2030 if performance criteria are met.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in facility and security services, particularly those within the South Wales region, due to the requirement for a prompt 20-minute response time. The tender specified that the winning bidder, SGD Guarding LTD, should provide comprehensive security and keyholding services, including monitoring and incident response. As these services are essential for maintaining the safety and operability of public buildings, companies with a proven track record in security management and those willing to provide flexible, reliable support will find this type of procurement process beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QW Keyholding and Security

Notice Description

Keyholding Services are required to daily unlock the office building at 7am and lock again at 7pm Monday-Friday and to provide an emergency response if alarms are activated out of hours. The procurement process has concluded, Contract signed. This is a Contract details notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If no scope change and all KPIs met

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06843c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066335-2026
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
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

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£61,357 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£30,679 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 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
Qualifications Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8AR
Postcode Area
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SGD GUARDING LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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