Tender

Security Services for ESCG

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex College Group is currently in the tender stage of procuring security services for its campuses. This public procurement, identified under the ID ESCGT002/ EPT-75667, invites suppliers through an open, competitive flexible procedure via the YPO Portal. The tender focuses on the industry category of public security services, with a substantial contract value estimated at £632,000 excluding VAT. The envisaged contract period runs from 4th May 2026 to 4th May 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 9th March 2026, and enquiries should be made by 20th February 2026.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for businesses capable of delivering high-quality public security services within the UK regions specified. Ideal candidates would be suppliers already on the YPO Tendering Framework, positioned to handle institutions of this scale across multiple geographic areas. Companies with a strong track record in offering additional service value and competitive pricing could gain significant business growth by securing this contract, which includes options for increased collaboration during holiday periods. The evaluation criteria prioritise both price and qualitative responses from suppliers, highlighting the importance of innovative solutions and added service value.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Services for ESCG

Notice Description

Provision of security at all of East Sussex College Group Campuses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Potential for additional services though holidays as and when required.

Renewal: Potential for a 1 + 1 years extension on service depending on quality provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008821-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£632,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£632,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 4 May 2029 3-4 years
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
EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@escg.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTBOURNE
Postcode
BN21 2UF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Eastbourne
Electoral Ward
Ratton
Westminster Constituency
Eastbourne

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