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Direct Award for Security Staffing under the NWUPC Framework Agreement for Security Staffing & Associated Services, Lot 2 - North West NWUPC Agreement number: EFM3197 CPC CPC Framework Reference: CPC/KB/01/2024

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 15:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has completed a public procurement process focused on security services, specifically regarding staffing, under the NWUPC Framework Agreement for Security Staffing & Associated Services. This contract, awarded to Constant Security Services Ltd, covers requirements for the North West region of the United Kingdom and operates under the procurement category of services. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tender process closed on 10th March 2026, the award has been active since 11th March 2026. The contract, valued at £1,500,000 GBP, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, inclusive of a possible 12-month extension. The contract addresses the industry classification of security services, CPV code 79710000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the security services sector, particularly those able to provide comprehensive staffing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations can particularly benefit from engaging with such large-scale contracts. Businesses with expertise in providing security personnel and associated services, especially in the North West of England, are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities due to the structured approach offered by framework agreements like NWUPC. The expertise required and the utilisation of a direct award underpins a streamlined process for suitable suppliers to connect with public sector needs, fostering potential business growth and relationships with entities such as university institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award for Security Staffing under the NWUPC Framework Agreement for Security Staffing & Associated Services, Lot 2 - North West NWUPC Agreement number: EFM3197 CPC CPC Framework Reference: CPC/KB/01/2024

Notice Description

This award notice follows University of Chester having made a direct award to Constant Security Services Ltd for the provision of Security Staffing under the CPC- Framework Agreement for Security Staffing & Associated Services, Lot 2 - North West, NWUPC Agreement Number: EFM3197 CPC . As members of NWUPC, this direct award follows our review of the NWUPC/ CPC framework Buyers Guide and the framework's call off procedures. Please note that all values in this award notice have been rounded up for the total potential contract value and the contract dates include one potential 12 month extension period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71a161ac-270a-4c10-9ac0-35a9e624011f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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 CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTANT SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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