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title: "Gate Locking & Unlocking Services, Emergency Response & Keyholder Duties"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE ROYAL PARKS"
published: "2020-04-09"
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# Gate Locking & Unlocking Services, Emergency Response & Keyholder Duties

Buyer: THE ROYAL PARKS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe92a2ab-eb7b-403a-b75e-9ffe5e27d4e3

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## Summary

The Royal Parks is seeking tenders for 'Gate Locking & Unlocking Services, Emergency Response & Keyholder Duties' across various sites in London. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 14:00 on 20 April 2020. The contract, primarily classified under the "Security services" industry category, will be awarded for an initial period of five years, with an option to extend for two additional years. The selected contractor will need to manage gate operations and ensure safety protocols are adhered to at notable locations including Hyde Park and Richmond Park.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the security services sector, as the procurement is designed to encourage participation from these organisations. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in gate management and emergency response services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract's long duration ensures stable work and the potential for ongoing relationships within the public sector, making it a valuable prospect for growth.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 14;00 on 06/04/20 Read: 14;00 on 20/04/20 Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 06 April 2020 Time: 14:00 Read New: 20 April 2020 Time: 14:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The Royal Parks (TRP) is inviting tenders for the provision of gate locking and unlocking services, as well as keyholder duties at various sites in the London area. The Contractor shall also be responsible for safely clearing the parks of visitors and attending to ad hoc callouts. The contract includes safely clearing parks of users, gate locking duties and keyholder duties at Greenwich Park, The Regent's Park, Victoria Tower Gardens, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Richmond Park, Bushy Park and Brompton Cemetery. Keyholder duties are additionally required for St James's Park. The Contract will be let for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at TRP's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a4e5d9-6959-4e4a-ab9b-1dce0e2ae663 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2020 - 2 Sep 2025 |
| 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 | THE ROYAL PARKS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 2UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2020 at 08:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a4e5d9-6959-4e4a-ab9b-1dce0e2ae663
- 8 Mar 2020 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a4e5d9-6959-4e4a-ab9b-1dce0e2ae663

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a4e5d9-6959-4e4a-ab9b-1dce0e2ae663
  9th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Security-services./3JWMAR5U6J
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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