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title: "Key Holding & Locking of Public Toilets 2025 - 28"
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# Key Holding & Locking of Public Toilets 2025 - 28

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f7c3632-bd28-4085-b473-94ad2743f138

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## Summary

Folkestone and Hythe District Council is seeking a contractor for the Key Holding & Locking of Public Toilets within the Folkestone & Hythe District. The service contract spans from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2025, with the potential for extension over the following three years' corresponding periods. The procurement falls under the category of "Security services" and is valued at £70,000. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, with the period for tender closing on 28 February 2025. The contract covers services to be provided in England, UK, and the award process is currently complete, with the proposal having been finalized on 20 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specializing in security services, specifically in the management of key holding and locking operations. Businesses that offer security management solutions, have experience in handling public facilities, and maintain a presence in the region will find this contract offers a stable, recurring revenue stream for several years. The successful bidder, TMS Protection LTD, exemplifies the type of enterprise poised to thrive in such an engagement, leveraging its expertise to provide consistent, reliable services for the district's public amenities.

## 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 2025 to 30 September 2025, 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. DN761578) 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/02059183-55f3-4e41-9dc4-71a5eeaf6e16 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,914 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TMS PROTECTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02059183-55f3-4e41-9dc4-71a5eeaf6e16
- 31 Jan 2025 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f807ff03-698a-4eed-bc59-f587be29819b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02059183-55f3-4e41-9dc4-71a5eeaf6e16
  20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f807ff03-698a-4eed-bc59-f587be29819b
  31st January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information

## Provenance

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