---
title: "Provision of Waking Watch Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c5b5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Provision of Waking Watch Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c5b5

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council awarded a contract titled "Provision of Waking Watch Services" to ensure resident safety in response to unresolved fire safety defects in residential buildings. The service will cover areas including Thaxted House, Parkside House, and Colne & Mersea House, in Barking, London. This procurement process was initiated due to urgent fire safety requirements mandated by the London Fire Brigade. The award was concluded via a direct procurement method, justified by extreme and unavoidable urgency under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract has a completion status and the service is expected to commence on 21st July 2026, with an end date of 21st January 2027.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs in the fire prevention services sector, particularly those capable of providing continuous and reliable standby watch services. The contract, valued grossly at approximately £1,867,829, offers opportunities for firms specialising in essential safety measures required by the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025. Businesses familiar with regulatory compliance and capable of ensuring uninterrupted safety service would be competitive candidates for similar future procurements. This serves as an entry point for companies aiming to establish or expand their presence in public safety and local government service provisions.

## Notice

Provision of Waking Watch services at Thaxted House, Parkside House and Colne & Mersea House to maintain resident safety and comply with fire safety requirements pending completion of remediation works and a competitive procurement exercise. The Council requires uninterrupted service due to unresolved fire safety defects and London Fire Brigade requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064159-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2026 - 21 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,556,524 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARKING, LONDON |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG11 7LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Barking |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRE & EVACUATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 11:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064159-2026
- 7 Jul 2026 at 17:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063875-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064159-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063875-2026
  7th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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