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title: "Access Services to fulfil Statutory Obligations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0568c5"
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# Access Services to fulfil Statutory Obligations

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0568c5

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council is seeking a qualified contractor to provide access services for its properties to meet statutory obligations under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014. The contract involves attending properties in the UKM93 region with council officers to gain non-destructive access for the maintenance and repair of council-owned housing. The procurement process is at the award stage, with Lockfit Contracts Ltd being the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £252,382.21, was signed on 20th October 2025. It employs an open procurement method, adhering to the requirements of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and was initiated through an open procedure covered by the GPA.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for contractors specialising in locksmith services, particularly SMEs like Lockfit Contracts Ltd. By engaging in this contract, businesses can enhance their professional profile and establish long-term collaborations with regional authorities such as North Ayrshire Council. The requirements for participating include holding UKAS-accredited certifications for quality, health and safety, and environmental management, making it especially suitable for businesses already maintaining high operational standards and with experience in similar public sector contracts. The opportunity also encourages community benefits, aiming to foster employment, skills development, and engagement with SMEs and third-sector organisations, which broadens the scope of impact for successful bidders.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor to force access to various council properties. The services required will typically include attending properties with Council officers (or representatives - Engineers, Surveyors and Contractors) and gaining access through non-destructive means.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council, as a landlord have a statutory obligation and duty of care to tenants to gain access to Council owned properties to carry out any required repair and maintenance of its properties to ensure the safety of tenants and others. This requirement is to maintain council housing to the required standards and ensure they are safe and fit for purpose. This includes maintenance of electrical systems, domestic gas boilers, smoke & heat alarms etc. Under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014, Landlords have a duty of care to ensure that the houses they rent to tenants meet the repairing standards. North Ayrshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor to force access to various council properties. The anticipated duration will be for 3 years, with no extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071088-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £252,382 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOCKFIT CONTRACTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98395000 - Locksmith services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071088-2025
- 30 Jul 2025 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044155-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805452
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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