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title: "Unlocking and Locking of Parks, Open Spaces, Playgrounds and Public Conveniences"
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buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-10-19"
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# Unlocking and Locking of Parks, Open Spaces, Playgrounds and Public Conveniences

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e94df5e8-33fd-4244-8ca6-76e2ee800fbb

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## Summary

The Dartford Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for "Unlocking and Locking of Parks, Open Spaces, Playgrounds and Public Conveniences," classified under security services. The procurement process was initiated through a tender with a total value of £105,893.50, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st November 2018, lasting until 31st March 2021. The tender period concluded on 1st October 2018. This procurement was conducted using a select list method and involves engaging suppliers to ensure the security of public spaces across Dartford, located in the South East of England.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, especially for security service providers looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Companies that specialise in public space security, event management, or maintenance services would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging effectively with Dartford Borough Council could lead to further collaborations and contracts, especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) within this sector.

## Notice

Contract Award Decision re: Unlocking and Locking of Parks, Open Spaces, Playgrounds and Public Conveniences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a4bf590-2265-4687-8177-f321dea40686 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Select List |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,893 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,893 |
| 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 | CENTRE CIRCLE EVENT MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2018 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a4bf590-2265-4687-8177-f321dea40686

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a4bf590-2265-4687-8177-f321dea40686
  19th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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