--- title: "Access Services to fulfil Statutory Obligations" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805452" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805452" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805452.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805452.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-05" --- # Access Services to fulfil Statutory Obligations Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805452 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805452) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805452.json) ## Summary North Ayrshire Council is seeking a qualified contractor to provide access services to fulfil statutory obligations, focusing on non-destructive access to council-owned properties for maintenance purposes. The procurement is conducted under an open procedure, with electronic submission of bids required by the deadline on 29th August 2025, and the contract award period beginning the same day. The tender, valued at £300,000, falls under the services category within the region of UKM93, and aims to ensure that council housing meets the necessary standards for safety and functionality. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses proficient in providing controlled access services, particularly those with expertise in property maintenance and compliance with statutory requirements. Ideal candidates would possess suitable qualifications and certifications, fulfilling economic and technical criteria, such as a minimum yearly turnover of £100,000 and demonstrable experience through previous contracts. Community benefits are also part of this procurement, encouraging engagement from SMEs and third sector organisations to contribute in areas such as employment, skills development, and local community needs. ## Notice North Ayrshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor to force access to various council properties. The services required will typically include attending properties with Council officers (or representatives - Engineers, Surveyors and Contractors) and gaining access through non-destructive means. ### Lot Information Lot 1 North Ayrshire Council, as a landlord have a statutory obligation and duty of care to tenants to gain access to Council owned properties to carry out any required repair and maintenance of its properties to ensure the safety of tenants and others. This requirement is to maintain council housing to the required standards and ensure they are safe and fit for purpose. This includes maintenance of electrical systems, domestic gas boilers, smoke & heat alarms etc. Under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014, Landlords have a duty of care to ensure that the houses they rent to tenants meet the repairing standards. North Ayrshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor to force access to various council properties. The anticipated duration will be for 3 years, with no extension periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542781 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £252,382 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | IRVINE | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA12 8EE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | North Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Irvine South | | Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LOCKFIT CONTRACTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98395000 - Locksmith services ## Release History - 5 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542781 - 30 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535764 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535764 Access Services to fulfil Statutory Obligations - North Ayrshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor to force access to various council properties. The services required will typically include attending properties with Council officers (or representatives - Engineers, Surveyors and Contractors) and gaining access through non-destructive means. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542781 Access Services to fulfil Statutory Obligations - North Ayrshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor to force access to various council properties. The services required will typically include attending properties with Council officers (or representatives - Engineers, Surveyors and Contractors) and gaining access through non-destructive means. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805452 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805452. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805452.json.