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title: "HDC-1632 Keyholding, Security and Out of Hours Response Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c1ce"
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published: "2026-07-01"
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# HDC-1632 Keyholding, Security and Out of Hours Response Service

Buyer: HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c1ce

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## Summary

Harborough District Council, located in Market Harborough, United Kingdom, is actively engaged in the procurement stage of a tender titled "HDC-1632 Keyholding, Security and Out of Hours Response Service". The procurement relates to the security services industry, specifically for facilities including The Symington Building and Harborough Enterprise Centre. The process is currently in the tender phase with an open procurement method designated as "below threshold - open competition". Key deadlines include an enquiry period end date on 7th August 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 14th August 2026. The intended contract period is from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2029, with potential renewal at the Council's discretion.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses offering security services to grow their operations by partnering with a local council authority. The project requires a responsible contractor to manage keyholding and out-of-hours response services, indicating a priority on both reliability and responsiveness. Firms that are SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract particularly suitable, given the emphasis on involving such organisations. The contract evaluation will balance quality and price, offering a balanced opportunity for companies that can deliver high-quality service at a competitive price point. The total contract value is estimated at £75,000, which represents a considerable engagement for the chosen supplier.

## Notice

Harborough District Council is seeking suppliers who will work in partnership with the Council to carry out the provision of a keyholding, locking/unlocking, and response service both in / out of hours for The Symington Building, Harborough Innovation Centre, Harborough Enterprise Centre and Harborough Indoor Market. Please not that site visits are mandatory for this tender, and potential suppliers must arrange to undertake a supervised visit. Suppliers are welcome to view and register for this opportunity through ProContract using the link below. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=82ac6e04-6875-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061980-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| 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 | HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | WELLAND PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | MARKET HARBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE16 7AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Melton |
| Electoral ward | Melton Warwick |
| Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston |
| Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 17:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061980-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061980-2026
  1st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  The homepage for East Midlands Tenders

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=82ac6e04-6875-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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