Tender

Key Holding Services

RIVER CLYDE HOMES

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Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

River Clyde Homes, a body governed by public law situated in Greenock, UK, is seeking contractors for its Key Holding Services project. The tender involves providing 24/7 key holding services in Inverclyde, ensuring prompt alarm response and collaboration with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. The procurement falls under the "Housing and community amenities" category and follows an open procedure, indicating broad participation opportunities. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by 24 March 2026, when the bid opening is also scheduled. The service contract will run initially for two years, with possible extensions of up to two additional twelve-month periods, dictated by mutual agreement.

Businesses specialising in security services are well-suited for this opportunity, particularly those capable of providing efficient alarm response solutions. The tender offers a pathway for business growth by serving a reputable housing organisation and operating within a strategically crucial area. Firms committed to community benefits like targeted recruitment, environmental initiatives, and social enterprise promotion are encouraged to bid, fostering local development along with business expansion. Suppliers must comply with the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, ensuring a focus on quality, reliability, and adherence to regional procurement standards.

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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=MAR551409
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIVER CLYDE HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551409
    Key Holding Services - 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.

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