Scope
Description
Gateshead Council seeks to appoint a qualified and experienced contractor to deliver keyholding, emergency response, static guarding, and property access services across a diverse range of Council-owned buildings and sites.
Scope of Services
• Keyholding for Council buildings.
• Emergency response to alarm activations (intruder/fire).
• Static guarding and property access support.
• Service monitoring and contract management responsibilities.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79710000 - Security services
Contract locations
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Engagement
Engagement deadline
26 September 2025
Engagement process description
Market engagement questionnaire published on Open portal (https://www.open-uk.org/). This can be found using project number OPEN20251602.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
Gateshead Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGY-1151-NJQN
Civic Centre, Regent Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government