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title: "Security Keyholding, Lock and Unlock and Call Out Services - Tanner Row, York - UID 34"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0606f6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# Security Keyholding, Lock and Unlock and Call Out Services - Tanner Row, York - UID 34

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0606f6

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## Summary

Historic England, located in Swindon, has recently completed the procurement process for their "Security Keyholding, Lock and Unlock and Call Out Services" contract at Tanner Row, York. This is under the services category, pertaining to security services. The procurement utilised an open method, specifically a below-threshold competition, and has transitioned from tender to award stage as of 22 April 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £36,936.72 gross, has been awarded to Gough & Kelly, a SME based in Leeds, starting from 1 May 2026 and concluding on 1 August 2027. The procurement was governed by legal basis 2023/54, ensuring adherence to UK-wide regulations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs operating within the security services sector, presenting potential growth through fulfilling daily security obligations at Historic England's York office. With a strong emphasis on service quality and competitive pricing, businesses adept in security management and flexible contract services are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement opportunities. The open competition allows for visibility and engagement with sub-central government contracts, facilitating expansion and reputational enhancement for firms like Gough & Kelly that successfully cater to such public sector demands.

## Notice

To provide daily unlock/lock service to the York office of Historic England based on the output specification provided in the separate documents: Part 1 - HE Security Specification York Part 2 - Security Service Standards York Part 3 - HE Conditions of contract for security services - York Part 4 - Pricing Schedule York

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036529-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,780 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOUGH & KELLY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 11:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036529-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 15:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003608-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036529-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003608-2026
  15th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.historicengland.org.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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