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05 Aug 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process facilitated by The Guinness Partnership Limited, located in London, United Kingdom, with its office at 7th Floor, 350 Euston Road, involved the provision of locksmith services and related goods. This contract, titled "Materials Supply," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on locks, keys, and hinges. The procurement stage has reached completion with the award's signing date being 11 June 2026, and the contract period spanning from 12 June 2026 to 7 June 2027. This process utilised a direct procurement method, executed below the threshold without competition, and involved delivery across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in locksmith services and security solutions, to expand their market presence across the UK. With a gross contract value of GBP 50,000, this tender has been awarded to Croma Locksmiths & Security Solutions Limited, an SME based in Fareham. Companies that are adept in security product manufacturing and service delivery, particularly those that can offer innovative and reliable locksmith solutions, could find similar tenders beneficial for business growth. The alignment with public undertaking projects can enhance a business's portfolio and reputation within the public sector, sealing long-term partnerships and contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Materials Supply

Notice Description

provision of Locksmiths services and related goods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074082-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 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
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 3AX
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROMA LOCKSMITHS & SECURITY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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