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HDC-1632 Keyholding, Security and Out of Hours Response Service

HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 17:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Harborough District Council, located in Market Harborough, United Kingdom, is actively engaged in the procurement stage of a tender titled "HDC-1632 Keyholding, Security and Out of Hours Response Service". The procurement relates to the security services industry, specifically for facilities including The Symington Building and Harborough Enterprise Centre. The process is currently in the tender phase with an open procurement method designated as "below threshold - open competition". Key deadlines include an enquiry period end date on 7th August 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 14th August 2026. The intended contract period is from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2029, with potential renewal at the Council's discretion.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses offering security services to grow their operations by partnering with a local council authority. The project requires a responsible contractor to manage keyholding and out-of-hours response services, indicating a priority on both reliability and responsiveness. Firms that are SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract particularly suitable, given the emphasis on involving such organisations. The contract evaluation will balance quality and price, offering a balanced opportunity for companies that can deliver high-quality service at a competitive price point. The total contract value is estimated at £75,000, which represents a considerable engagement for the chosen supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HDC-1632 Keyholding, Security and Out of Hours Response Service

Notice Description

Harborough District Council is seeking suppliers who will work in partnership with the Council to carry out the provision of a keyholding, locking/unlocking, and response service both in / out of hours for The Symington Building, Harborough Innovation Centre, Harborough Enterprise Centre and Harborough Indoor Market. Please not that site visits are mandatory for this tender, and potential suppliers must arrange to undertake a supervised visit. Suppliers are welcome to view and register for this opportunity through ProContract using the link below. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=82ac6e04-6875-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At the sole discretion of the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061980-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MARKET HARBOROUGH
Postcode
LE16 7AG
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
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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