How to win: HDC-1632 Keyholding, Security and Out of Hours Response Service

About this contract

Harborough District Council is seeking suppliers who will work in partnership with the Council to carry out the provision of a keyholding, locking/unlocking, and response service both in / out of hours for The Symington Building, Harborough Innovation Centre, Harborough Enterprise Centre and Harborough Indoor Market. Please not that site visits are mandatory for this tender, and potential suppliers must arrange to undertake a supervised visit.  Suppliers are welcome to view and register for this opportunity through ProContract using the link below. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=82ac6e04-6875-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Harborough District Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £75,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 14 August 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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