Tender

Big Creative Academy - Security Services

BIG CREATIVE ACADEMY

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Tender

24 Sep 2025 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

Big Creative Academy is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for providing security services at their site in Walthamstow, London. This process, titled "Big Creative Academy - Security Services," falls under the services category and follows an open competition below the threshold procurement method. Interested parties need to submit proposals by 11:00 on 20th October 2025. The buyer, Big Creative Academy, a public undertaking, seeks suitable providers to fulfil their outsourced security needs. The procurement includes specific evaluation criteria that give weight to price, quality of service delivery, staffing requirements, presentation, and contract management.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for security service providers, particularly those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, to engage with a public sector client and potentially secure a substantial contract valued at £600,000 gross. The contract period spans from February 2026 to February 2029, with the possibility of extending for up to two additional twelve-month periods. Such an opportunity allows businesses to showcase their expertise in security provision, enhancing their portfolio and paving the way for future growth in the public service sector.

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Notice Title

Big Creative Academy - Security Services

Notice Description

Big Creative Academy are seeking proposals from providers of Security Services to meet their requirements for the provision of security services to their site in Walthamstow. The contract is currently outsourced to a third party provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a095
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059069-2025
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2029 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
BIG CREATIVE ACADEMY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E17 5SD
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Higham Hill
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

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