Tender

GB-Middlesbrough: Manned Guarding Security Staff

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Teesside University is seeking to procure manned guarding security staff to enhance their existing security team. This procurement process, titled "GB-Middlesbrough: Manned Guarding Security Staff", falls under the industry category of public security services. The primary location for this service is in the North East of the United Kingdom, with Middlesbrough being the central point. The tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with an open procedure method employed for procurement. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 16th January 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1st February 2026 and last until 1st February 2031. The contract has an estimated value of £500,000.

This contract offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in public security services. With a substantial contract value, businesses capable of providing comprehensive security services, including key holder duties and managing satellite buildings, will find the opportunity attractive. The open procedure procurement method also facilitates a competitive environment where qualified businesses have the opportunity to demonstrate their capability to deliver high-quality security services in collaboration with Teesside University's security team.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: Manned Guarding Security Staff

Notice Description

This contract is to provide additional manned guarding to supplement the existing University security team including key holder duties, opening & closing for satellite buildings. The contract duration will be for an initial 3 years with an option to extend by 1 + 1 years Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9090ddf-0d98-4106-9d2b-ba8848b925d5
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2031 Over 5 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
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Paula Lamb
Contact Email
tenders@tees.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01642384507

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BA
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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