This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2026 at 14:01

Tender

29 May 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the Provision of Security Systems Maintenance and Management Services in Rutland. The procurement process, initiated on 29 May 2026, falls under the services category, specifically related to security systems such as alarm systems, access control, and emergency response across various sites. Located in Oakham, United Kingdom, the council employed an open procurement method, allowing below-threshold open competition. The tender, identified by ocid ocds-h6vhtk-06a93e, progressed through its stages, from tender announcement to the award, with the contract set to commence from 1 October 2026 for a period of three years with an optional extension. The contract was awarded on 23 July 2026 to OPENVIEW SECURITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED, with a gross value of GBP 96,000.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in security systems maintenance and management. Companies with expertise in handling security and access control systems, especially SMEs, can find lucrative growth avenues by offering reliable maintenance, monitoring, and management services. As this procurement favoured open competition, it allowed diverse business participation, thus endorsing fair competition. The focus on quality and price ensures that businesses capable of providing high-standard services at competitive prices are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. This setting is ideal for businesses eager to establish long-term service contracts with public authorities, supporting consistency and business growth in the security sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Systems Maintenance and Management Services in Rutland

Notice Description

Provision of maintenance, monitoring, and management services for security systems across Rutland County Council sites, including alarm systems, access control, and emergency response, ensuring compliance and operational reliability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of three (3) years, with the option to extend for a further one (1) year at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a93e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069821-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

42961100 - Access control system

44521110 - Door locks

44521120 - Electronic security lock

50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPENVIEW SECURITY SOLUTIONS

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