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Summary of the contracting process

River Clyde Homes, based in Greenock, has completed the procurement process for Key Holding Services under the project ID RCH666. This project entailed providing 24/7 security services for properties in Inverclyde, with an emphasis on swift response times to alarm activations. The contract was awarded to Comharra Solutions Ltd on 21st April 2026, for a value of £160,000, following an open procedure procurement method. The initial tender period ended on 24th March 2026, and the contract was recently awarded in May, with the status now marked as complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in security services, especially those capable of handling round-the-clock operations. SMEs with capabilities in key holding and rapid alarm response would find this contract beneficial for business growth. With a focus on community benefits, successful bidders are expected to contribute to local employment and community initiatives, making it particularly advantageous for businesses engaged in corporate social responsibility and community outreach within the Inverclyde area.

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Notice Title

Key Holding Services

Notice Description

We require a contractor to undertake Key Holding Services for properties that are the responsibility of River Clyde Homes and are located within Inverclyde. RCH require 24/7 service availability throughout the year. The Key Holding Service will be informed by an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) of any alarm activations and must be capable of attending the site within 20 minutes of the call being received from the ARC. The Key Holding Service will be required to reset the Fire Alarm, following clearance from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

River Clyde Homes manage a number of properties that have Fire and Intruder Alarm systems. River Clyde Homes require an 'out of hours' response when a Fire or Intruder alarm is activated. This service is to be provided for all alarm activations 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per common year. The Key Holding Service will be informed by an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) of any alarm activations and should be capable of attending the site within 20 minutes of the call being received from the ARC. The Key Holding Service will be required to reset the Fire Alarm, following clearance from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial two year duration. RCH may wish at its sole discretion to extend any resultant agreement for up to a further two twelve month periods subject to the agreement of the successful bidder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826196
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556764
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIVER CLYDE HOMES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 2UZ
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMHARRA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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