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Locksmith Services (2026 retender)

South Tyneside Borough Council

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Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council is procuring locksmith services for its Green Space Team allotments, Town Hall, Housing Plus sites and other council buildings as needed. The requirement covers responsive, ad hoc locksmith work across the council’s estate in South Tyneside, including the council’s premises and allotment facilities. This is a services contract for organisations able to provide professional locksmithing support rather than the supply of standalone products. The work is intended to support several types of public property and may involve varied call-outs during the contract. The successful organisation must hold an MT5 licence, which is a mandatory requirement. English is the tender language, and the opportunity is identified as locksmith services under CPV 98395000.

The procurement has reached tender: South Tyneside Borough Council invited offers through an open procedure, with submissions made electronically through the OPEN System. The deadline for enquiries was 13 October 2026 at 23:59, and the tender submission deadline is 20 October 2026 at 12:00. The contract is valued at £250,000 excluding VAT, or £300,000 including VAT. The initial contract period runs from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029, with an extension available to 30 November 2031 if the Council is satisfied with performance and still requires the service. The expected award decision date is 13 November 2026 at 23:59. Evaluation is based on core quality proposal 53%, price 40% and social value 7%.

This opportunity suits established locksmith businesses that can provide planned and responsive services across public buildings, allotments and housing-related sites. The mandatory MT5 licence means bidders need the relevant licensing status before competing. Suppliers should be able to manage ad hoc requirements for a varied estate, respond across multiple premises in South Tyneside and maintain consistent service quality over a multi-year arrangement. The requirement is expressly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so it may be accessible to a capable local or regional locksmith firm as well as a larger facilities-services provider. Strong tender responses will need to demonstrate the quality of the proposed service, competitive pricing and credible social value commitments, reflecting the respective evaluation weightings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Locksmith Services (2026 retender)

Notice Description

South Tyneside Council require locksmith services for their Green Space Team Allotments, Town Hall, Housing Plus sites and for any other buildings on an adhoc basis during the contract period. It is a mandatory requirement that the successful organisation has an MT5 license.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension will be authorised if the Council is satisfied with the service provided by the successful supplier and if the need is still there for said service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0776df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089352-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98395000 - Locksmith services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Tyneside Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Further Information

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