Award

Security Services- Manned Guarding and Front of House at our London Campus only - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Award

11 May 2023 at 12:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for Security Services- Manned Guarding and Front of House at its London Campus. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 27th March 2023. The contract is set to start on 30th May 2023 and will run until 29th May 2026. The buying organization is seeking suitably Accredited, Certificated, and Experienced Security Companies for this service.

This tender by the University of Cumbria presents an opportunity for Security Companies specialising in Guard services to provide Security Officers for a range of duties at the London Campus. Small and medium-sized businesses with relevant experience serving Higher Education Establishments are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful company must demonstrate expertise in Security Services and Front of House duties, with a strong focus on customer service and the ability to handle diverse situations professionally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Services- Manned Guarding and Front of House at our London Campus only - AWARD

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint a suitably Accredited, Certificated and Experienced Security Company to provide Security Officers to carry out a range of Security Duties, Front of House Duties & discrete services at its London Campus. It is a mandatory requirement that the Company must be able to demonstrate recent & past experience of providing Security Services, & Security Officers (Guards), to other Higher Education Establishments (& Student Halls of Residence), to carry out a range of similar duties. This service is extremely important to the university, its students and other users. The successful company will be expected to provide suitably trained, experienced and certificated personnel to carry out a range of front of house services to assist in the smooth operation expected of this higher education establishment. The ability to professionally and calmly deal with a range of situations will be key, as will a focussed approach to customer service. This contract is therefore, proposed to be for a duration of three years with an opportunity to extend for a further two years upon satisfactory completion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aaf85c4-f557-42ca-bf46-6d1b89b50f36
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 May 2023 - 29 May 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Maxine Moran
Contact Email
maxine.moran@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01228242643

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

CHASE SERVICES GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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