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WHC - Onsite security services, all campuses

WEST HERTS COLLEGE

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17 Apr 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

West Herts College, located in Watford, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for onsite security services across all its campuses. The procurement method employed was a direct award, managed on an annual basis, with a contract period starting on 1st August 2025 and ending on 31st July 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of security services and the service contract value is £460,000 GBP. The award was published on 17th April 2025, with the milestone signature date scheduled for 31st July 2025.

This contract offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. By securing this tender, businesses can expand their portfolio in the educational sector and build a solid partnership with a reputable public institution. Businesses with expertise in providing safety and security solutions for large campuses will be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, driving local employment and enhancing their market reputation.

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Notice Title

WHC - Onsite security services, all campuses

Notice Description

Contract to provide onsite guarding services ensuring saftey of staff, students and visitors

Procurement Information

Contract managed on an annual basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05052b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016039-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST HERTS COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.doree@westherts.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01923 812000

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD1 3EZ
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUILA PROTECTION SOLUTION

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