Planning

Provision of Guarding Services

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Planning

27 May 2025 at 16:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Open University, is currently in the planning stage and is titled "Provision of Guarding Services." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on security services, and takes place in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom (region UKJ12). The Open University, a public authority under sub-central government classification, seeks to engage services that include static guarding, patrols, control room operations, lock and unlock operations, key holding, and alarm response at their Walton Hall Campus and other locations. The planned contract period is from 1st August 2027 to 31st July 2030, with the potential for renewal until 31st July 2031. The future notice date for this procurement opportunity is set for 1st November 2026, with an estimated contract value of £3,200,000 gross.

This procurement presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in security services. Suitable candidates for this tender are organisations with a proven track record in providing comprehensive guarding services, including static and mobile patrols. Companies equipped to handle control room operations and rapid alarm response will find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise. Engaging in this contract could significantly enhance business growth by establishing a long-term relationship with a prestigious institution like The Open University, thereby increasing a company's visibility and credibility in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Guarding Services

Notice Description

Provison of Guarding Services at OU Walton Hall Campus and Nation and Locations. This shall cover: * static guarding * patrols * control room operations * lock and unlocks * key holding * alarm response

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052762
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027889-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£2,560,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 20269 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2027 - 31 Jul 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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