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title: "Gate Locking & Unlocking Services, Emergency Response & Keyholder Duties"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ROYAL PARKS"
published: "2026-06-05"
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# Gate Locking & Unlocking Services, Emergency Response & Keyholder Duties

Buyer: THE ROYAL PARKS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06b46334-7e1e-4de7-b331-14d86c5f231c

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## Summary

The Royal Parks, a notable organisation based in London, recently completed a procurement process under the title "Gate Locking & Unlocking Services, Emergency Response & Keyholder Duties." This tender falls under the security services industry category and required the provision of locking and unlocking services, keyholder duties, and emergency response at various sites throughout London. The contract, awarded to Magenta Security Services Limited, was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 28th February 2021. The subsequent contract commenced on 1st March 2021 and is set to run until 31st March 2028, highlighting a long-term opportunity for the selected contractor to remain engaged in this public services domain.

For businesses looking to expand in the security service sector, this tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by its prioritisation of SME suitability. The extensive contract period provides a stable platform for business development and regional engagement in the London area. Companies specialising in security services, particularly those with capabilities in emergency response and operational flexibility for site management, would be exceptionally well-suited to compete in similar procurements in the future.

## Notice

The provision of gate locking and unlocking services, as well as keyholder duties at various sites in the London area. The Contractor shall also be responsible for safely clearing the parks of visitors and attending to ad hoc callouts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8b53a1-ce87-4059-bbf7-eb62865e51bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ROYAL PARKS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 2UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAGENTA SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 07:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8b53a1-ce87-4059-bbf7-eb62865e51bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8b53a1-ce87-4059-bbf7-eb62865e51bb
  5th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1040099632
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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