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title: "Contract for the Provision of a Locksmith Service"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Contract for the Provision of a Locksmith Service

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2faae57a-36a9-48c6-af8c-6277f0133624

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## Summary

The Durham County Council recently awarded a contract for the Provision of a Locksmith Service to Cathedral Lock & Safe Services. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure (above threshold). The contract value is GBP 1,125,000, and the contract period spans from March 1, 2023, to February 28, 2032. The buying organisation involved is Durham County Council, located in Durham, England. The procurement falls under the services category, with the tender period ending on December 22, 2022.

This awarded contract offers growth opportunities for businesses involved in locksmith services, especially those specialising in supply of locks & security hardware, installation of electronic security access, key cutting services, and emergency access solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders. Businesses with expertise in master keyed suites and access control measures for new construction projects could find this tender appealing for expanding their operations and securing long-term contracts.

## Notice

Supply of specialist locks & security hardware and associated equipment, installation of hardware including electronic security access, repairing & replacing existing locks, a key cutting and pinning service, emergency access to Council properties & the specialist advice, design & installation of master keyed suites and access control measures for new build, extension and refurbishment projects that will include extensions to existing suites/security systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6397a9e2-ffdc-4373-8364-e832f6e1d754 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,125,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATHEDRAL LOCK & SAFE SERVICES (CLASS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98395000 - Locksmith services

## Release History

- 30 May 2023 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6397a9e2-ffdc-4373-8364-e832f6e1d754

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6397a9e2-ffdc-4373-8364-e832f6e1d754
  30th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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