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The Provision of Barrow Campus Security Services - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has completed the procurement process for providing security services at their new Barrow campus, which is expected to be completed in July 2025. This tender, titled "The Provision of Barrow Campus Security Services," falls under the security services industry category, identified by the CPV code 79710000. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, indicating a competitive and transparent process. Northern Security Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £363,253, to cover services from 2nd September 2025 to 1st September 2028. Located in the North West of the UK, the University prioritises access to a 24-hour call centre and stringent security patrols to ensure safety and alarm response across the campus.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for security firms capable of offering comprehensive surveillance and patrol services. The contract is particularly suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) due to the open procurement method, which encourages participation from a wide range of business sizes. Companies equipped with industry-standard electronic patrol monitoring systems would be well-positioned to compete and fulfil the requirements set forth by the University of Cumbria. Winning such a contract not only brings financial benefits but also enhances the supplier's reputation and expertise in handling large-scale security operations.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Barrow Campus Security Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria are seeking a Security Firm for their new campus which is due to complete in July 2025. The company needs to ensure that the campus has access to a "24-hour call centre" where University of Cumbria life system alarm signals can be managed and responded to with nightly patrols and to undertake regular patrols of the campus and off campus sites to maintain security using industry standard electronic patrol monitoring systems, and prescribed schedules

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b26ef1-51b7-41ef-8a86-a645b86d8f5b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£363,253 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 3-4 years
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
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 3JD
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Bowerham
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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