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Provision of Security Guarding Services

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Feb 2025 at 14:18

TenderUpdate

22 Aug 2024 at 12:41

Tender

09 Aug 2024 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University, located in Swansea, UK, is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide additional security guarding services. The procurement process, identified as SU130(24), aims to enhance the university's in-house security capacity to meet increased demand, including VIP visits and heightened National Alert States. The services will cover Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. The procurement follows an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The tender initially closed on 30 August 2024 but was later extended to 16 September 2024 to allow additional time for site visits. However, the most recent status indicates that the contract has been cancelled as of 7 February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services to expand their portfolio by partnering with a prominent educational institution. Companies with strong capabilities in managing fluctuating security needs, including high-profile events and emergencies, would be well-suited to compete. The contract involves providing approximately 17,000 additional hours of security staff annually, making it suitable for established firms with adequate resources and staffing flexibility. Despite the cancellation, similar opportunities may arise, offering potential growth for businesses capable of delivering high-quality security services on demand.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services

Notice Description

Swansea University is seeking to appoint a Contractor to provide: Additional Security Capacity over and above the in-house service to meet increased demand. Some of these will be known events that are listed below, but additional short notice requirements such as VIP visits or an increase in the National Alert State will set a requirement for additional temporary staff. Backfill for staff absences, as and when required. Yearly average staffing requirement (this is a notional planning figure for staffing over and above the University in house services) equating to circa 17,000 hours.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea University (the University) is seeking to appoint a Contractor to provide: Additional Security Capacity over and above the in-house service to meet increased demand. Some of these will be known events that are listed below, but additional short notice requirements such as VIP visits or an increase in the National Alert State will set a requirement for additional temporary staff. Backfill for staff absences, as and when required. Yearly average staffing requirement (this is a notional planning figure for staffing over and above the University in house services) equating to circa 17,000 hours.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two periods of up to 12 months (2+1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04897f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004191-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
l.miles@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792602779

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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