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title: "Key Holding Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826196"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RIVER CLYDE HOMES"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# Key Holding Services

Buyer: RIVER CLYDE HOMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826196

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## Summary

River Clyde Homes, based in Greenock, has completed the procurement process for Key Holding Services under the project ID RCH666. This project entailed providing 24/7 security services for properties in Inverclyde, with an emphasis on swift response times to alarm activations. The contract was awarded to Comharra Solutions Ltd on 21st April 2026, for a value of £160,000, following an open procedure procurement method. The initial tender period ended on 24th March 2026, and the contract was recently awarded in May, with the status now marked as complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in security services, especially those capable of handling round-the-clock operations. SMEs with capabilities in key holding and rapid alarm response would find this contract beneficial for business growth. With a focus on community benefits, successful bidders are expected to contribute to local employment and community initiatives, making it particularly advantageous for businesses engaged in corporate social responsibility and community outreach within the Inverclyde area.

## Notice

We require a contractor to undertake Key Holding Services for properties that are the responsibility of River Clyde Homes and are located within Inverclyde. RCH require 24/7 service availability throughout the year. The Key Holding Service will be informed by an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) of any alarm activations and must be capable of attending the site within 20 minutes of the call being received from the ARC. The Key Holding Service will be required to reset the Fire Alarm, following clearance from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

River Clyde Homes manage a number of properties that have Fire and Intruder Alarm systems. River Clyde Homes require an 'out of hours' response when a Fire or Intruder alarm is activated. This service is to be provided for all alarm activations 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per common year. The Key Holding Service will be informed by an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) of any alarm activations and should be capable of attending the site within 20 minutes of the call being received from the ARC. The Key Holding Service will be required to reset the Fire Alarm, following clearance from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial two year duration. RCH may wish at its sole discretion to extend any resultant agreement for up to a further two twelve month periods subject to the agreement of the successful bidder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556764 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RIVER CLYDE HOMES |
| Locality | GREENOCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA15 2UZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde East Central |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMHARRA SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services
- 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556764
- 11 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551409

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551409&idx=1
  11th March 2026 - RCH666 - Key Holding Services Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551409&idx=2
  11th March 2026 - RCH666 - Appendix A - SPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551409&idx=3
  11th March 2026 - RCH666 - Appendix B - Tender Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551409&idx=4
  11th March 2026 - RCH666 - Appendix C - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551409&idx=5
  11th March 2026 - RCH666 - Appendix D - Contract Ts & Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551409&idx=6
  11th March 2026 - RCH666 - Appendix E - Certification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551409&idx=7
  11th March 2026 - RCH666 - Appendix F - Key Holding Property Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551409
  Key Holding Services - We require a contractor to undertake Key Holding Services for properties that are the responsibility of River Clyde Homes and are located within Inverclyde. RCH require 24/7 service availability throughout the year. The Key Holding Service will be informed by an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) of any alarm activations and must be capable of attending the site within 20 minutes of the call being received from the ARC. The Key Holding Service will be required to reset the Fire Alarm, following clearance from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556764
  Key Holding Services - We require a contractor to undertake Key Holding Services for properties that are the responsibility of River Clyde Homes and are located within Inverclyde. RCH require 24/7 service availability throughout the year. The Key Holding Service will be informed by an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) of any alarm activations and must be capable of attending the site within 20 minutes of the call being received from the ARC. The Key Holding Service will be required to reset the Fire Alarm, following clearance from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://riverclydehomes.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826196
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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