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Locksmith Services (2026 retender)

South Tyneside Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

South Tyneside Borough Council is looking for suppliers for this contract (North East).

The estimated value is £250,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 11:59pm, Tuesday 13 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026

How bids are scored

Core Quality Proposal 53% · Price 40% · Social Value 7%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 5.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 12 awards in the last 12 months).

The buyer expects to buy this again around June 2029.

What the notice says

South Tyneside Council require locksmith services for their Green Space Team Allotments, Town Hall, Housing Plus sites and for any other buildings on an adhoc basis during the contract period. It is a mandatory requirement that the successful organisation has an MT5 license.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 21 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £250,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Tuesday 13 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

21 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 089351-2026
21 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 089352-2026

About the buyer

South Tyneside Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most

John Flowers Ltd3 contracts
Lyreco UK Limited3 contracts
AVC Wise Limited (T/a My Money Matters)2 contracts
Birch Tree Northern Limited2 contracts
Expert Fire Solutions Limited2 contracts
Holcim UK Limited2 contracts
Inspire South Tyneside2 contracts
John Nixon Limited2 contracts

All tenders and awards from South Tyneside Borough Council

From notice 089351-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 September 2026, last updated 21 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.