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08 Jun 2026 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of security services at the Corby Innovation Hub. This contract, under the title "Security services at CIH," involves static guarding, key holding, and alarm response services. The services are required from 6 am to 8 am and 4 pm to 7 pm, Monday to Friday, with additional coverage on alternate Saturdays. The procurement process was conducted as a direct, below-threshold engagement without competition, and the contract was awarded on 8th June 2026. The contract is valued at £24,000 (net amount) with a gross value of £30,000 and is set to run from 8th June 2026 to 25th February 2027. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically security services, and is located in the UKF25 region, with the buying organisation based in Corby, United Kingdom.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in security services to establish a foothold in the public sector services domain. The contract award to 3 Lions Security Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Wellingborough, demonstrates North Northamptonshire Council's openness to engaging with smaller, agile businesses capable of delivering specialist services efficiently. Businesses with expertise in security, facility management, and alarm response systems could find similar contracts beneficial for their growth. Future opportunities may arise for companies able to demonstrate robust security capabilities and compliance with UK public procurement standards, making this sector appealing for SMEs seeking entry into government contracting.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Security services at CIH

Notice Description

:Static Guard (On site security) at Corby Innovation hub, key holding and alarm response 6am - 8am and 4pm - 7pm Mon - Fri plus alternate Saturdays

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b043
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053989-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 25 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 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
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

3 LIONS SECURITY

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