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title: "Framework for the Provision of Keyholding, Alarm Response & Mobile Patrol Services"
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# Framework for the Provision of Keyholding, Alarm Response & Mobile Patrol Services

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d0383ec-acee-4b57-a2c5-56bf6b928013

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for its "Framework for the Provision of Keyholding, Alarm Response & Mobile Patrol Services," classified under the industry category of Public security, law and order services (CPV code 75240000). The contract, covering various sites across County Durham, was divided into North Durham, South Durham, Cross-Boundary, and Out of County lots. The open procedure tender, valued at £200,000, concluded with the award stage on 18th November 2024, with contract execution scheduled from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2028. The tender permitted participation by SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), further supporting smaller businesses in the region.

This framework offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those providing keyholding, alarm response, and mobile patrol services. It presents a stable, long-term contract over four years, ideal for companies aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the public security sector. The contract's geographical scope across various regions in County Durham also allows businesses to leverage their operational capacity effectively. It is particularly advantageous for well-established security companies, including those recognised as SMEs and VCSEs, to compete and benefit from the stable revenue stream and potential growth opportunities that this framework provides.

## Notice

This Framework is for the Provision of Keyholding, Alarm Response and Mobile Patrol Services on behalf of Durham County Council at various sites across County Durham. The Council's requirements have been split into the following geographical Lot(s): * Lot 1 - North Durham * Lot 2 - South Durham * Lot 3 - Cross-Boundary * Lot 4 - Out of County

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8686c3c-fbe5-42a1-909c-95a143cc7994 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | 247 ALLIANCE; MARVELLOUS SECURITY SERVICES; NEXT LEVEL SECURITY SERVICES; OFM SOLUTIONS LIMITED T/A OCTAVIAN; SMART SEC SOLUTIONS; SSG SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP; STEADFAST SECURITY SOLUTIONS; THE KEYHOLDING; THE PROTECTOR GROUP; UNIVERSAL SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP (USSG; VISTECH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8686c3c-fbe5-42a1-909c-95a143cc7994

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8686c3c-fbe5-42a1-909c-95a143cc7994
  18th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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