Tender

Tameside College - Security Services

TAMESIDE COLLEGE

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Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

Tameside College, a public undertaking located in Ashton Under-Lyne, is seeking to appoint a proactive supplier for its Security Services through an open competition below the threshold. The contract, which has a value ranging from £250,000 to £300,000, is focused on manned security services and aims to innovate current practices by incorporating new technology and training. The tender stage is currently active, with the tendering period concluding on 3rd October 2025 at 18:00. Prospective suppliers should note that all submissions must be made electronically via MultiQuote, where they must register if not previously done. The industry category for this tender is Security Services, and it is part of a "light touch" regime.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver high-quality security solutions. By leveraging expertise in technology-driven security innovations and efficient team management, businesses can maximise this opportunity. Companies that demonstrate superior value for money and an ability to enhance service user experience will find themselves particularly well-positioned. Moreover, the contract allows for up to two possible extensions, each lasting one year, extending the possible service period up to 2030, providing long-term procurement engagement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Tameside College - Security Services

Notice Description

The College are looking to appoint a pro-active, professional provider of manned security services. The successful provider will have demonstrated their ability to meet the expectations of the College and provide excellent value for money through a robust competitive tendering process. Tenderers are encouraged to consider the existing arrangement as being the starting point from which the contract can develop. Using your industry knowledge and expertise the College want to see Tenderers adopt an innovate approach to providing the service which will enable service improvements to users of the College, and increase efficiency within the allocated team through the use of new equipment, technology, training and re-engineering historic practise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0595c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054622-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON UNDER-LYNE
Postcode
OL6 6NX
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
Ashton St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

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