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title: "Key Holding & Locking of Public Toilets"
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# Key Holding & Locking of Public Toilets

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15b78620-76c6-487d-ba9e-84ec821fe750

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## Summary

The Folkestone and Hythe District Council is procuring key holding and locking services for public toilets within the district. This tender, titled "Key Holding & Locking of Public Toilets," falls under the security services industry category. The contract period spans from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021, with the potential for three additional six-month extensions. The open procurement method was employed, and the tender period ended on 24 February 2021. The total contract value is £68,000. Interested parties should note that the awarding of the contract was completed on 1 March 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in security services. Businesses equipped to manage key holding and site security for public facilities may find this contract particularly appealing, as it allows for expanded visibility and experience within the public sector. Providers with a track record in delivering similar services are well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The council is seeking a contractor for the Key Holding & Locking of Public Toilets within the Folkestone & Hythe District The contract will be from 01 April 2021 to 30 September 2021, with the option to extend by additional 3 periods of 6 months (01 April - 30 September) per year. The tender opportunity is available on Kent Business Portal (ref no. DN524345) and can be accessed by via the e-tendering webpage - www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c10a542-2fcd-4e1c-8178-9260b018655a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,000 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GURKHA RESOURCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c10a542-2fcd-4e1c-8178-9260b018655a
- 1 Feb 2021 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7042eb-67ec-4ea0-8630-8f8a73c1645a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c10a542-2fcd-4e1c-8178-9260b018655a
  2nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7042eb-67ec-4ea0-8630-8f8a73c1645a
  1st February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/your-council/council-information/contracting

## Provenance

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