Tender

EEAST - Boarding Up Services (Essex) (26-T07)

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is actively seeking a qualified locksmith to provide emergency boarding up and restorative services across Essex. The tender, titled "EEAST - Boarding Up Services (Essex) (26-T07)," falls under the services category, specifically locksmith and ancillary building services. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 9th June 2026. Interested parties can answer inquiries until 20th May 2026, and the contract is expected to be awarded by 10th July 2026. The tender's total estimated value is £180,000, with a potential three-year duration and possible extensions of up to two additional years.

This opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses specializing in locksmith or security services, especially those that can operate 24/7. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, reflecting the tender’s inclusivity focus. The open procedure allows wide participation, with electronic submissions permitted, making it accessible for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the Essex region by supporting emergency services. Companies adept in providing prompt, reliable service in emergencies and capable of meeting social value criteria will find the tender particularly relevant.

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Notice Title

EEAST - Boarding Up Services (Essex) (26-T07)

Notice Description

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust ("the Trust") requires a qualified locksmith to provide 24 hour, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Emergency Boarding Up and/or restorative services ("the Services") across the county of Essex. These services are required when the Trust's personnel, or other emergency service personnel, acting in support (such as Police and/or Fire), have forcibly entered a property for welfare or other emergency reasons. The Supplier will be required to secure such premises promptly to prevent unauthorised access or further risk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract duration will be three (3) years with the Contracting Authority having the option to extend for up to two (2) further period of up to twelve (12) months

Renewal: The contract duration will be three (3) years with the Contracting Authority having the option to extend for up to two (2) further period of up to twelve (12) months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06950b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042675-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71326000 - Ancillary building services

98395000 - Locksmith services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-06-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MELBOURN
Postcode
SG8 6EN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Melbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

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