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London Security

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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04 Mar 2026 at 13:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria, a prominent educational institution, has completed its public procurement process for security services at its London Campus. This contract, named "London Security," falls under the industry category of guard services and is classified with the CPV code 79713000. The procurement process involved a contract extension for manned guarding and front-of-house services. The award stage was concluded with Chase Services Limited being selected as the supplier, as announced on 3rd March 2026, while the contract period is set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028. The project is located in the postcode E14 6JE, with a total contract value of £154,600.36.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although not specifically suitable for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Enterprises specialising in security services stand to benefit greatly, particularly those able to provide efficient and reliable guarding solutions. With the award now in place, businesses involved can leverage this contract to enhance their reputation and expand their market reach in the security services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

London Security

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require the provision of a Security Service - Manned Guarding and Front of House at our London Campus only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c2e0d9c-250a-401e-941e-dda86bdf58fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509c173d-1869-43b3-8989-5be37a6d9db5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Contract extension
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£154,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHASE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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