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title: "Unlocking and Locking of Parks, Open Spaces, Playgrounds and Public Conveniences 2025-2028"
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buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Unlocking and Locking of Parks, Open Spaces, Playgrounds and Public Conveniences 2025-2028

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5992dc81-e574-4229-858b-1ff3c4e6816f

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## Summary

Dartford Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract to MPD FM Ltd for the service of unlocking and locking parks, open spaces, playgrounds, and public conveniences from 2025 to 2028. This procurement, classified under public security services, was executed through a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The contract, valued at £111,820.80 (with a potential extension total of £167,731.20), will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The services will be delivered within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public security and facilities management, particularly those positioned as small to medium enterprises (SMEs). With a focus on maintaining public spaces, this contract would be well-suited to companies with expertise in security services, operations management, and routine maintenance. By participating in such procurement tenders, businesses not only gain financial contracts but also strengthen their portfolio with public sector experience, potentially leading to further opportunities in the sector.

## Notice

Competitive procurement of Unlocking and Locking of Parks, Open Spaces, Playgrounds and Public Conveniences 2025-2028 ("the Procurement").

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81035781-a4d5-48d0-908e-e4ca25eef889 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,820 |
| 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 | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MPD FM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75241000 - Public security services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81035781-a4d5-48d0-908e-e4ca25eef889
- 21 Jan 2025 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e0cc00-8dd6-4a9a-b91f-0a2bca54617e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81035781-a4d5-48d0-908e-e4ca25eef889
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e0cc00-8dd6-4a9a-b91f-0a2bca54617e
  21st January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  Kent Business Portal
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545&v=1
  Kent Business Portal Opportunities
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f2e1442a-e0d7-ef11-8133-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545
  Unlocking and Locking of Parks, Open Spaces, Playgrounds and Public Conveniences 2025-2028 Advert on Kent Business Portal

## Provenance

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