Tender

The Provision of Barrow Campus Security Services

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria is seeking a security firm to provide comprehensive security services for its new Barrow Campus, set to be completed in July 2025. The tender, classified under CPV code 79710000 for security services, encompasses the provision of a 24-hour call centre, nightly patrols, and regular patrols of both the campus and off-campus sites using electronic patrol monitoring systems. The procurement is in the tender stage, with an open procedure method and a submission deadline on 24th March 2025. The contract is valued at £350,000 and covers a period of 1080 days, with potential extensions of two 12-month periods.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for security firms specialising in campus security solutions, particularly those with capabilities in electronic monitoring and 24-hour response systems. Successful bidders will gain a prestigious contract with a reputable educational institution, potentially leading to further opportunities within the sector. Ideal candidates would be businesses experienced in managing comprehensive security services for large facilities, ensuring robust safety protocols through a combination of advanced technological solutions and physical patrols.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Barrow Campus Security Services

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria are seeking a Security Firm for their new campus which is due to complete in July 2025. The company needs to ensure that the campus has access to a "24-hour call centre" where University of Cumbria life system alarm signals can be managed and responded to with nightly patrols and to undertake regular patrols of the campus and off campus sites to maintain security using industry standard electronic patrol monitoring systems, and prescribed schedules

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Cumbria are seeking a Security Firm for their new campus which is due to complete in July 2025. The company needs to ensure that the campus has access to a "24-hour call centre" where University of Cumbria life system alarm signals can be managed and responded to with nightly patrols and to undertake regular patrols of the campus and off campus sites to maintain security using industry standard electronic patrol monitoring systems, and prescribed schedules

Renewal: possible 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e627
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006625-2025
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
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Claire Reid
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

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