Tender

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

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Tender

28 Feb 2023 at 10:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria is seeking security services for its London Campus through an open procedure. The title of the procurement is "Security Services- Manned Guarding and Front of House at our London Campus only," falling under the Guard services industry category. The procurement stage is active, with the tender period ending on 27th March 2023, and the contract period starting on 30th May 2023 and ending on 29th May 2026.

This tender from the University of Cumbria presents an opportunity for security service providers who are experienced, certified, and capable of delivering front of house and security duties. Businesses in the security services sector, particularly those with a track record in providing similar services to higher education establishments, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

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. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97427d4a-9ead-43f5-b73f-82f1d294aa65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9fed9f1-e1b5-4354-8e43-4ec3cd4b9ac6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
28 Feb 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2023 - 29 May 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Dawn Davidson
Contact Email
dawn.davidson@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01228 616265

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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