Tender

Security/Guarding Services

BATH COLLEGE

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06 Aug 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

Bath College is seeking tenders for the provision of security and guarding services across its campuses located in the United Kingdom, primarily in the UKK region. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submission on 29th August 2025. The contract, valued at £240,000, aims to ensure efficient and innovative security management within the educational establishment, including the regular use of CCTV and body-worn cameras. This open procedure procurement falls under the services category, with a significant focus on safeguarding and cybersecurity due to its current accelerated nature citing urgency. Interested parties can submit enquiries until 20th August 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security services industry, particularly those with experience in educational environments and understanding safeguarding requirements. Companies with innovative security solutions, membership in the Security Industry Association, and the ability to maintain current staff under negotiation may find this contract particularly advantageous for growth. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the process is inclusive for such enterprises, offering them a chance to expand their clientele by partnering with a reputable public authority such as Bath College. Successful bidders could benefit from the potential contract renewal options for up to an additional two years, aligning with business expansion strategies.

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Notice Title

Security/Guarding Services

Notice Description

The provision of physical guarding within an Education establishment as follows: 4.1 Security Contractor shall: 4.1.1 Provide an onsite manager (this can be one contact who is available on either Campus); 4.1.2 Ensure that Safer Recruitment processes are followed, in line with the College's recruitment procedures; 4.1.3 Use the College logo on all marketing and promotional material relating to work at the College; 4.1.4 Work with the College to identify areas of concern, incidents and improvements that could be considered; 4.1.5 Provide detailed information on incidents, developments and other information as requested by the College's Authorised Officer; 4.1.6 Work with the College to monitor students who may be at risk and inform Welfare immediately of any concerns; 4.1.7 Work with the Authorised Officer and the College's Designated Safeguarding Lead to support with tutorials and/or campaigns to raise awareness of 'keeping safe'; 4.1.8 Work with the College to provide Security for marketing events and activities, including but not limited to College Open Days; 4.1.9 Work with the College to provide innovative approaches to the management of Security utilising any new technologies and equipment; 4.1.10 Take responsibility for monitoring the CCTV cameras on both Campuses, working with the College's ICT Department to ensure there are no breaches of Security and that the Security Contractor meet the requirements of Cyber Security as required by the College; 4.1.11 Respond to Subject Access Requests for CCTV images, following the College's Policy on 'CCTV and BWV' and working with the College's Authorised Officer; 4.1.12 Use body worn video cameras in line with the College's Policy on 'CCTV and BWV' and cameras must only be used for the purposes of reduction and prevention of incidents and crime; 4.1.13 BWV must not be used at any other time other than that stated in 4.1.7 and in line with the College's Policy; 4.1.14 Check ID badges and carry out random checks of ID badges; 4.1.15 Carry out stop and search working within the College's Search and Confiscation Policy as instructed by the Authorised Officer or as and when requested by a member of College staff; 4.1.16 Deal proactively with any anti social behaviour on Campus at all times, linking with Student Welfare where appropriate; 4.1.17 Assist the College with safe evacuation and invacuation as outlined in the College's Policy 'Emergency Procedures'; 4.1.18 Provide accurate and timely information to the Authorised Officer on any incidents, including protecting the scene and liaison with the Emergency Services and Estates Team during emergency response; 4.1.19 Provide lock up to campuses on a routine basis and ad hoc times as requested by the Authorised Officer; 4.1.20 Provide an out of hours call out to alarm notifications to both main Campuses, ensuring the Authorised Officer is regularly informed of activations; 4.1.21 Provide ad hoc security cover as and when required by the Authorised Officer; 4.1.22 Requirements for Security on site at each campus are supplied in the table below; Campus On Site Security Staff Rota Requirement Bath City Centre 0800 - 1500 1400 - 1900 (M/T/F) 2130 (W/T) Regular Patrol of Campus Somer Valley 0800 - 1500 1400 - 1900 (M/T/F) 2130 (W/T) Regular Patrol of Campus Twerton 1200 - 1230 1330 - 1400 Patrol both campuses and check with Tutors for any issues during Spring and Summer term only This rota is based upon 42 weeks, covering the main term time weeks of 38 and any requirements outside of terms will be negotiated with the Authorised Officer in advance, giving 1 month notice. Within the Autumn term there will be a requirement for the following; Campus On Site Security Staff Rota Requirement Bath City Centre 0800 - 1500 0830 - 1900 (M/T/F) 2130 (W/T) Regular Patrol of Campus Somer Valley 0800 - 1330 0830 - 1900 (M/T/F) 2130 (W/T) Regular Patrol of Campus Note: A review of provision of the above will be made prior to the end of the Autumn term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: an option to extend for a further 12 months, plus a further 12 months at the end of this period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058298
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048835-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
2026-08-06

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.king@bathcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 1UP
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

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