---
title: "Manned guarding at Saunders Close"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068441"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068441.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-16"
---

# Manned guarding at Saunders Close

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068441

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by North Northamptonshire Council involves the provision of static manned guarding services at Saunders Close, Kettering, with the aim of mitigating health and safety risks to local residents and trespassers. The contracting process is at the award stage, with a contract start date set for 16th April 2026 and scheduled to conclude on 31st August 2026. This direct procurement method is executed without competition, under the light-touch regime, and pertains to the security services industry within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKF25 region.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those small and medium enterprises with expertise in manned guarding. The contract, valued at £204,286 gross, has been awarded to 1ST REACTION SECURITY LIMITED, indicating opportunities for similar enterprises to explore contracts of this nature with public authorities like the North Northamptonshire Council. Smaller companies can leverage such contracts to expand their client base and enhance their professional portfolio within sub-central government jurisdictions.

## Notice

The provision of static manned guarding at Saunders Close, Kettering. To prevent the risk of health & safety issues to local residents and trespassers. The contract start date is 04/03/2026. Due to a technical issue with the supplier record on the Find a Tender Service, the transparency notice could not be published on that date. The issue has since been resolved and the notice is being published at the earliest opportunity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034720-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £163,428 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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

- 16 Apr 2026 at 12:55 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034720-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034720-2026
  16th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.1st-reaction.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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