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Security Guarding Services

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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30 Jul 2025 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Security Guarding Services" has been completed by Swansea University, located in Swansea, United Kingdom. The tender was part of the services category and specifically focused on providing ad-hoc security guarding services across regions UKL17 and UKL18. RGM Security Limited was awarded the contract, which spans from 9th July 2025 to 30th November 2025. This procurement followed a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, and adhered to Welsh devolved regulations. The contract was finalised on 8th July 2025, with a gross value of £233,880.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the security services industry, particularly those capable of providing flexible and high-quality guarding solutions. SMEs like RGM Security Limited, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that smaller enterprises with specialised services can compete effectively, especially in targeted geographical areas. Businesses focusing on building strong client relationships and flexibility in service provision are well-positioned to capitalise on such procurement opportunities in sub-central government authorities.

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Notice Title

Security Guarding Services

Notice Description

Ad-hoc security guarding provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056972
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044428-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£194,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RGM SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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