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title: "Contract for the Provision of a Locksmith Service"
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# Contract for the Provision of a Locksmith Service

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-806a1b91-e84a-4763-9124-3e24897f2edf

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of a Locksmith Service, with a contract value of £1,125,000. The contract, to be awarded through an open procedure, involves the installation and maintenance of locks, access control, and intercom systems across approximately 470 establishments in England. The tender deadline is set for December 22, 2022, with the contract period scheduled to start from March 1, 2023, and extend up to February 29, 2032.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in locksmith services to secure a long-term contract with a local authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria. Companies offering comprehensive locksmith solutions and design services are well-suited to compete for this contract, with potential for business growth through a consistent volume of routine, emergency, urgent, and out-of-hours callouts.

## Notice

This Contract is for The Provision of a Locksmith Service. Durham County Council will appoint a single Provider to deliver a complete Locksmith Service. This contract has been divided into two parts; * Part 1 - Provision of a Locksmith Service - Including the installation and maintenance service of locks, access control and intercom systems. * Part 2 - Design Service for new schemes. Size and Scope The following information has been gathered based on historical figures to provide bidders with and idea of the potential size and scope of this arrangement: * Establishments: 470 (Approximate) * Averages Jobs per Annum: 1,000 PA * Average Routine Callouts per Annum: 455 PA * Average Emergency Callouts per Annum: 200 PA * Average Urgent Callouts per Annum: 345 PA * Average Out of Hours Callouts per Annum: 5 PA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f60633-2107-4612-aa2c-528edc2712d7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 29 Feb 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98395000 - Locksmith services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2022 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f60633-2107-4612-aa2c-528edc2712d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f60633-2107-4612-aa2c-528edc2712d7
  18th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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