Award

The provision of Intelligence Services

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 12:54

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford, a sub-central government public authority located in Salford, UK, recently completed an open procurement process for the provision of Intelligence Services. This tender, which commenced on 1st February 2026 and is set for a 24-month duration, was awarded on 6th February 2026 to Global Situational Awareness Limited, a large supplier based in Woking, UK. The procurement process was conducted under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, with a focus on providing health and safety consultancy services within the Greater Manchester region. This contract, valued at £27,600, required intelligence services such as real-time alerts for protests, major incident notifications, and travel security reports, integral for safeguarding university staff, students, and assets.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for large organisations experienced in delivering intelligence and security monitoring services within an academic context. Companies that specialise in providing comprehensive risk management support and have the capacity for real-time intelligence delivery would find such contracts beneficial for expanding their market reach in the education sector. Additionally, the requirement for demonstrable experience and the capability to manage third-party services make this tender particularly suitable for established firms with robust operational frameworks in place. The successful contractor, Global Situational Awareness Limited, highlights the competitive landscape and the potential for sector-specific growth through similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

The provision of Intelligence Services

Notice Description

The University is looking to source a supplier for the provision of Intelligence Services to the University of Salford for a 24-month period commencing 01 February 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011356-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£27,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

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