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title: "Tonbridge Castle: Security & Caretaking"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c8397751-d274-4473-94c7-1d3f874b6013"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-24"
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# Tonbridge Castle: Security & Caretaking

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8397751-d274-4473-94c7-1d3f874b6013

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## Summary

Dartford Borough Council is seeking quotes for the "Tonbridge Castle: Security & Caretaking" contract, which falls under the security services category. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 23rd May 2022. The total contract value is approximately £140,594.64, covering a period from 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2025, following a competitive quotation method. The tender was published on 22nd March 2022, with submissions due by 25th April 2022, specifically for delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the security services sector to enhance their business prospects. Given the nature of the services required, businesses specialising in security provision, caretaking, or facility management are particularly well-suited for this tender. Engaging in this contract can help these businesses expand their service capabilities while developing a long-term relationship with a local government authority.

## Notice

Contract Award Decision re: Tonbridge Castle: Security & Caretaking

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/075c8472-69a8-4269-b15e-cfb449f4bc2d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,594 |
| 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 | TMS PROTECTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 24 May 2022 at 07:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/075c8472-69a8-4269-b15e-cfb449f4bc2d
- 22 Mar 2022 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8e277ee-a540-41b7-8d10-6e9021e845f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/075c8472-69a8-4269-b15e-cfb449f4bc2d
  24th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8e277ee-a540-41b7-8d10-6e9021e845f2
  22nd March 2022 - 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=e1ab7ae1-bda9-ec11-8112-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545
  Tonbridge Castle: Security & Caretaking Advert on Kent Business Portal

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