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title: "PQ0237 - Provision of a Locksmith Service"
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# PQ0237 - Provision of a Locksmith Service

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2bcf788-0c4f-4b7a-91dd-433903ba0d44

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## Summary

The Birmingham City Council is initiating a tender process for the provision of a Locksmith Service under the title "PQ0237 - Provision of a Locksmith Service." This service is aimed at supporting a wide range of customers such as business tenants, landowners, and developers within and around the Birmingham city boundary. The contract, which will span three years, is set to commence on the week of 13th January 2020. Interested suppliers are required to register on the e-tendering platform by 13th December 2019 to submit their quotations, which should cover planned, reactive, and emergency locksmith tasks across commercial, industrial, and residential properties in Birmingham (postal code B4 7WB). The procurement method is categorised as "Other", reflecting a tailored approach to service provision. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the locksmithing and property maintenance sectors, particularly those with experience in servicing a diverse portfolio that includes commercial and residential properties. Competitors should be proficient in various locking systems, including timber, aluminium, and electrically powered locks, as well as handling emergency call-outs. Businesses aiming to grow in the Birmingham area would benefit from engaging with this tender, as it aligns with a steady demand for reliable locksmith services from a major local authority, ensuring a steady flow of work over the contract duration.

## Notice

The Council will award a 3-year contract to the successful provider for the provision of locksmith services to support a wide range of customers including business tenants, landowners and developers which are within and on the outskirts of the Birmingham city boundary. This portfolio of properties is managed by Birmingham Property Services (BPS). It is anticipated that the contract will commence week commencing 13th January 2020. The successful provider will be a skilled and experienced locksmith(s) and have a successful track record of delivering locksmith services to customers with a similar footprint to the City for both planned and reactive/emergency call out work. Typical requirements for this service will be legal forced entry, lock changes, lock repair and emergency call out work. The provider will be required to work on commercial, industrial and residential properties and be proficient with locks in timber, aluminium, UPVC and roller shutter doors. The provider will also be required to work on electrically powered locks and roller shutters as and when required. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by Noon on 13th December 2019 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/858ea32a-a435-4e87-b3ec-8a68cc12049f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2020 - 12 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 44421720 - Lockers
- 44500000 - Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs
- 44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges
- 44521100 - Locks
- 44521130 - Enhanced security lock
- 44521210 - Padlocks
- 44522300 - Parts of padlocks
- 44522400 - Parts of locks
- 98395000 - Locksmith services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2019 at 17:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/858ea32a-a435-4e87-b3ec-8a68cc12049f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/858ea32a-a435-4e87-b3ec-8a68cc12049f
  29th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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