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LEG T182 Emergency Mass Evacuation Voice System

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

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27 Nov 2025 at 08:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luminate Education Group, a prominent Further and Higher Education provider in the Leeds City Region, is seeking tenders for the procurement of an "Emergency Mass Evacuation Voice System." This procurement, driven by compliance with the Terrorism Protection of Premises Act 2025 (Martyn's Law), is aimed at enhancing the safety of students, staff, and the public across its various campuses. The open procurement process is designed for below-threshold open competition, and the tender period ends on 17 December 2025. Initial implementation will occur at Printworks Campus in Leeds, with potential expansion based on risk assessment. The industry category for this procurement is emergency and security equipment, with a gross value of £60,000. Interested businesses should prepare to submit their proposals through the In-Tend eSourcing Platform.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in emergency systems, particularly those adept in mass communication technologies. SMEs and organisations within the location code "K02000001" are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement process reserves participation for these groups. Successful bidders will benefit from a prestigious contract with one of the UK's largest education groups, potentially opening future contracting avenues as the system is expanded to further sites. Businesses capable of demonstrating robust technical, commercial acumen, and the ability to deliver social value within educational environments would be well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LEG T182 Emergency Mass Evacuation Voice System

Notice Description

Luminate Education Group is a Further and Higher Education provider, as well as operating Sixth Form colleges, based in the Leeds City Region, and one of the largest education groups in the UK. Home to 26,000 students across over 20 sites located in Leeds, Harrogate and Keighley; LEG aims to make a positive difference to the lives of our students and apprentices, by delivering high-quality teaching and training opportunities that will improve outcomes and change lives. The Luminate Education Group (LEG) looking to procure of a mass communications system to support the safety of students, staff and visiting members of the public on campus in an emergency and as part of the implementation of the Terrorism Protection of Premise) Act 2025, more commonly known as Martyn's Law with a legal duty to assess and mitigate risk of an intruder attack, especially where public events are hosted. Phase 1 will comprise of a trial installation at Printworks campus, Hunslet Road, Leeds LS10 1JY which is part of Leeds City College. Tenderers are asked to submit a proposal for the installation of a mass communications system at Printworks and this will form part of the criteria for tender evaluation. Future phases for the system to be extended to other campuses in the Luminate Education Group prioritised on a risk assessment of safety for students, staff and visiting members of the public and requirement of Martyn's Law.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077481-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Contact Name
Alex Mcloughlin
Contact Email
procurement@luminate.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS3 1AA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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