---
title: "EEAST - Boarding Up Services (Essex) (26-T07)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06950b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# EEAST - Boarding Up Services (Essex) (26-T07)

Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06950b

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## Summary

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is actively seeking a qualified locksmith to provide emergency boarding up and restorative services across Essex. The tender, titled "EEAST - Boarding Up Services (Essex) (26-T07)," falls under the services category, specifically locksmith and ancillary building services. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 9th June 2026. Interested parties can answer inquiries until 20th May 2026, and the contract is expected to be awarded by 10th July 2026. The tender's total estimated value is £180,000, with a potential three-year duration and possible extensions of up to two additional years.

This opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses specializing in locksmith or security services, especially those that can operate 24/7. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, reflecting the tender’s inclusivity focus. The open procedure allows wide participation, with electronic submissions permitted, making it accessible for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the Essex region by supporting emergency services. Companies adept in providing prompt, reliable service in emergencies and capable of meeting social value criteria will find the tender particularly relevant.

## Notice

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust ("the Trust") requires a qualified locksmith to provide 24 hour, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Emergency Boarding Up and/or restorative services ("the Services") across the county of Essex. These services are required when the Trust's personnel, or other emergency service personnel, acting in support (such as Police and/or Fire), have forcibly entered a property for welfare or other emergency reasons. The Supplier will be required to secure such premises promptly to prevent unauthorised access or further risk.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract duration will be three (3) years with the Contracting Authority having the option to extend for up to two (2) further period of up to twelve (12) months

Renewal: The contract duration will be three (3) years with the Contracting Authority having the option to extend for up to two (2) further period of up to twelve (12) months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042675-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-06-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | MELBOURN |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG8 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Melbourn |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71326000 - Ancillary building services
- 98395000 - Locksmith services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 14:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042675-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042675-2026
  8th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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