---
title: "Manned guarding at Saunders Close, Kettering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a9ed"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a9ed.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
---

# Manned guarding at Saunders Close, Kettering

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a9ed

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## Summary

This procurement process involves North Northamptonshire Council for the provision of static manned guarding services at Saunders Close, Kettering. The procurement falls under the industry category of security services and is located in the United Kingdom's UKF25 region. The procurement stage was recently completed with an award date of 4th March 2026, marking the initiation of the contract that runs until 31st August 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct, below threshold without competition, exemplifying a swift approach for urgent needs under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

The contract offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the security sector to expand their service offerings through public sector engagements. The winning business, 1st Reaction Security Ltd, has secured this contract, valued at £179,527 excluding VAT, for providing essential security services which aim to prevent health and safety risks to nearby residents. Enterprises specialising in security services, particularly those experienced in residential safeguarding, stand to gain from such opportunities where demand is high and competition is minimal due to the direct award procurement method. These contracts are well-suited for businesses looking to establish or expand their foothold in government service provision.

## Notice

The provision of static manned guarding at Saunders Close, Kettering. To prevent the risk of health & safety issues to local residents and trespassers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019342-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £249,079 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lloyds |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 1ST REACTION SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 10:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019342-2026
- 7 Oct 2025 at 16:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063031-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019342-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063031-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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