Award

Security Services

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Award

06 Feb 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has completed the procurement process for Security Services across its campuses, covering alarm monitoring and out of hours services. This contract, classified under the Guard services category (CPV 79713000), was awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement and is valued at £626,268.82. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, and the contract period spans from 10 January 2025 to 9 January 2026. The service will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with key procurement dates including the tender period end date on 6 January 2025 and the award date on 6 February 2025.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly larger firms capable of handling comprehensive campus security operations. While not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs according to the tender’s suitability criteria, well-established security service providers with experience in campus security and alarm monitoring will find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. Northern Security Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Carlisle, Cumbria, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating the scope and scale required to fulfil the University of Cumbria's security needs.

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Notice Title

Security Services

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require Security Services for each campus to provide security cover and additional duties such as alarm monitoring services and out of hours services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15b3f064-fbc3-4f0d-8b6b-edc9243f2b30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ce628b-cb32-449c-8175-51d613afa777
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£626,268 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£626,268 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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