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Security Services for Victims of Domestic Abuse

Awarded to 24-7 Locks Ltd

Birmingham City Council(buyer)

Published
Published 15 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 16 June 2025
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Overview

Birmingham City Council awarded a four-year security services contract to 24-7 Locks Ltd for £2.6 million, commencing 1 September 2025. The contract provides specialist security measures and home security assessments for victims of domestic abuse to help them remain safely in their homes, including installation of locks, alarms, reinforced doors, and fencing, with completion timeframes of 3–10 working days for assessments and minor works, and 25 working days for major works. The service delivery must comply with Secured by Design standards and the Birmingham Domestic Abuse Prevention Strategy, and include social value commitments such as employment and community engagement initiatives.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£2,600,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
15 May 2025
Questions by
6 June 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Burglar and fire alarmsSecurity equipmentSecurity fittingsLocksDoor locksElectronic security lockEnhanced security lockSecurity services+1 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£2,600,000
Award date
25 September 2025
Contract period
1 September 2025 → 31 August 2029
Contract length
4 years
Winner
  • 24-7 Locks Ltd

This contract ends on 31 August 2029.

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About the winner

24-7 Locks Ltd

Based in
Birmingham
Public contracts won
10
Across UK and EU notices

3 other contracts from Birmingham City Council since 2016, worth £87,125.

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Market context

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Birmingham City Council in the last 12 months

82

contracts awarded, worth £11,312,440,068 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    10 October 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    15 May 2025

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