Award

The provision of Security Industry Authority (SIA) security training services

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Award

09 Feb 2026 at 12:03

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has concluded a public procurement process for the provision of Security Industry Authority (SIA) security training services. The contract is focused on delivering comprehensive SIA training to university in-house security staff over a 24-month period. Located in Salford, UK, the University operates within the public authority sector as a sub-central government entity. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method, and the process has reached the award stage as of 9th February 2026, with a scheduled contract period from 9th February 2026 to 9th February 2028. The successful supplier for this contract is Capricorn Security Group Limited, based in Manchester. The contract, valued at £14,976, falls under the services category, specifically in training services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the security and training industry. Companies capable of providing specialised training on security protocols, such as door supervision and CCTV operations, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially those with experience in an educational institution context. Additionally, engaging in such public procurement processes can enhance credibility and provide significant exposure within the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

The provision of Security Industry Authority (SIA) security training services

Notice Description

The University of Salford is looking to source a supplier for the provision of Security Industry Authority (SIA) security training services to the University of Salford for a 24-month period commencing 01 February 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060671
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011330-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£16,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
£14,976 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CAPRICORN SECURITY GROUP

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