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Provision of Guarding Services - Security

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

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17 Jul 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge Regional College, a prominent educational institution in the East of England, has completed the procurement process for the provision of guarding services. The tender, titled "Provision of Guarding Services - Security," falls under the industry category of Security Services (CPV code 79710000) and is located in Cambridge, England, specifically at the postal code CB4 2QT. The procurement, initiated through a competitive quotation method below the threshold, has reached the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st August 2025 and run until 31st July 2028. Cambridge Regional College's campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon serve as the focal points for this contract, with ABBEY SECURITY SERVICES LTD being awarded the contract valued at £130,000. The award was officially published on 17th July 2025 after being completed on 16th May 2025.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for security service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to align themselves with a reputable educational institution such as Cambridge Regional College. The contract necessitates expertise in maintaining secure environments and could significantly enhance the portfolio of firms specialising in security services within the region. Businesses that can offer robust security solutions tailored to educational settings are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, thereby fostering growth and establishing long-term partnerships in the public sector. ABBEY SECURITY SERVICES LTD's involvement as the awarded supplier further underscores the College's commitment to engaging with SMEs for its service needs. This tender highlights a fruitful platform for companies seeking to enter or expand their presence in the public procurement domain, particularly within educational service environments.

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Notice Title

Provision of Guarding Services - Security

Notice Description

Cambridge Regional College is the largest further education college in the East of England and is committed to serving the people of Cambridgeshire and the surrounding area. Cambridge Regional College has two Campuses, one in Cambridge and one in Huntingdon. Our Cambridge Campus has industry standard facilities for construction, engineering, catering & hospitality, science, sports, hair & beauty, art & design, games development and coding, media, motor vehicle and much more. It's also the home of our Higher Education centre, the Park Restaurant and Cafe, our Gyms, Elements Hair & Beauty Salon and our Sport Centre. All in an easily accessible location just off the A14, a few minutes walk from Cambridge North and on the Guided Busway. Our Huntingdon Campus is close to the heart of Huntingdon, and is a welcoming campus, with community feel. For more details of the college please visit our website https://www.camre.ac.uk/ The College is seeking firms to tender for the provision of Guarding Services - Security with a contract start date of 1st August 2025 covering a three-year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cca16646-adc7-4590-a3c8-3d0cedfec098
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9350d76-35bf-44ba-a0c7-28d88627e70d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Jemma Clark
Contact Email
jclark@camre.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01223418200

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB4 2QT
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Milton & Waterbeach
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABBEY SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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