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Provision of Security Staff

TYNE COAST COLLEGE

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02 Jul 2026 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the provision of security staff was conducted by Tyne Coast College, located in South Shields, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of guard services (CPV code 79713000) and concluded with the awarding of the contract to Delta Force Group Limited on 5th June 2026. The procurement method was a restricted procedure, tailored for above-threshold contracts, with an initial tender period that ended on 5th June 2026. The contract is valued at £685,000 and spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. Tyne Coast College operates as the buying organisation, facilitating this procurement as part of the YPO DPS 879 Building in Use - Support Services for security and reception lot.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and organisations classified as social enterprises. Firms with capabilities in providing security guarding services have the potential to gain recognition and expand their market share by fulfilling this contract. Given its strategic location in South Shields and the contract's substantial duration and financial scope, businesses focusing on security services will find it advantageous to participate. The selective procurement method ensures that only qualified candidates with relevant experience and capability were considered, thus expecting high-quality service delivery for the duration of the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Staff

Notice Description

Provision of agency security guarding via a further competition using YPO DPS 879 Building in Use - Support Services Lot 3 Security and Reception.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-374c6c0f-2f30-4528-970c-814fcfa5c489
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/459336c8-fed1-4454-b36c-83df970339ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£685,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£685,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
TYNE COAST COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE34 6ET
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Westoe
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELTA FORCE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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